Paris Olympics Begins with Ambitious, Sprawling Opening Ceremony on the River Seine
Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony
Pattaya Police Crack Down on Noisy Foreign Motorcyclists Disturbing Residents
A group of foreigners in Pattaya who caused disturbance to local residents by riding motorcycles back and forth while honking horns and revving engines loudly
American Retiree Found Dead Alone in His Room in Chanthaburi
A 77-year-old American tourist was found dead in his apartment room in Chanthaburi city. Police sent the body for an autopsy
Thaksin’s 75th Birthday Party: What Does It Signal Politically?
Not only did former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra express happiness during his birthday celebrations over these three days
Chinese Supermarket in Korat Closes After Multi-Agency Inspection
The Chinese supermarket with a large Chinese advertisement in the heart of Nakhon Ratchasima city, which attracted widespread attention and criticism on social media
Arson Attacks Paralyze French High-Speed Rail Network Hours Before Start of Olympics
The Paris prosecutor’s office opened an investigation into arson attacks on the French high-speed rail network on Friday.
Southeast Asian Diplomats Meet with China as Friction Mounts Over Beijing’s Sweeping Maritime Claims
Top diplomats from Southeast Asia met Friday morning in Vientiane with China’s Foreign Minister for talks that come as friction continues to escalate over Beijing
Thai Police Seek Interpol’s Help in 400K Bangkok Jewel Theft
After receiving an arrest warrant for a suspect who embezzled $400,000 worth of gems from a longtime friend, police seek Interpol's assistance to arrest him.
100 Wanted: Thai-Cambodian Extradition Plan Targets Call Center Gangs
After being ordered by their two leaders to suppress call center scamming networks, Thai and Cambodian police have joined forces to crack down on call center gangs
Chinese Couple Deported After Illegal Passport Advertisement in Bangkok
A billboard in Chinese advertising passport sales at the Huai Khwang intersection on Ratchadaphisek Road was investigated and turned into a criminal case
