Cheatin’ Hearts: When Infidelity Strikes, ‘Club Friday’ Answers the Call
From listening to the bitter complaints of neglected mia nois to cuckolded husbands, there are two women who in 14 years have heard more Thai love problems than most hear in a lifetime.
Philippine Journalist, Duterte Critic Arrested in Libel Case
MANILA — The award-winning head of a Philippine online news site that has aggressively covered President Rodrigo Duterte's administration was arrested Wednesday by government agents in a libel case.
Refugee Footballer Thanks Australian Leader for Freedom
CANBERRA — A refugee soccer player who was detained in Thailand for three months under threat of extradition to Bahrain shook hands Thursday with Australia's prime minister, whom he credits with securing his freedom.
‘Stress’ Could be Valid For Prescribing Weed: Thai FDA
BANGKOK — Stress is among a number of symptoms the Food and Drug Administration is considering for treatment with medical cannabis, the regulator said Wednesday.
Royal Fraud Acquitted of Human Trafficking
BANGKOK — The court acquitted a well-known socialite of human trafficking Monday, though she will continue to serve a sentence for royal defamation.
Instagram Removes Gay Muslim Comics After Indonesia Warning
JAKARTA — Instagram has removed an account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia following a frenzy of moral...
Belgian PM Criticizes UN Report on Racism in Belgium
BRUSSELS — Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel says he is baffled by a preliminary U.N. report that said racial discrimination against Africans "is endemic"...
Smog Surges Over Thailand’s Two Major Cities
BANGKOK — Thailand featured two of the world’s most-polluted cities Wednesday morning, according to independent – not government – monitoring.
Chiang Mai and Bangkok ranked...
Belgium to Shut Airspace for 24 Hours Due to Strike
BRUSSELS — Belgium's air traffic control authority said Tuesday it is shutting down the country's airspace for 24 hours due to staffing uncertainties caused...
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Is Big Eyes and Big Effects
Alita is just like a typical teenage girl. She loves chocolate, breaks curfew and crushes on a bad boy with floppy hair, a leather jacket and a motorcycle. But Alita isn’t typical in other ways. For one, she can slice apart a single falling tear with her ferocious battle sword.
