‘Gun’ was Just a Box, Angry Driver Protests
BANGKOK — A public van driver insisted today he was pointing a small box at another motorist – not a gun – in a video widely seen since it was uploaded yesterday.
A Dog Jumps on a Dead Car Owner’s Lap and Makes a Little Mess
Officials from the Thung Khru police station in Bangkok encountered an unexpected situation on Monday while investigating the death of a roast pork vendor...
Do Good for New Year: Children Charity Calling for Donated Goods
BANGKOK — With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, it may be a good time to give and not just to people close to us, but to those in need as well.
Slain Hong Kong Model’s In-laws, Ex-husband Appear in Court
HONG KONG (AP) — The ex-husband and former in-laws of a slain Hong Kong model were put in custody without bail Monday on a...
Udon Man Holds Wife Hostage in 10-Hour Police Standoff
UDON THANI — A domestic call turned into a standoff lasting over 10 hours when a man took his own wife hostage at their home before police were able to finally rescue her Tuesday morning.
China Prepares Valentines’ Day Flowers to Export to Thailand
KUNMING, China (Xinhua) — Li Hongyun, a flower grower from Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, has never been to Thailand, yet the roses he plants have gained popularity in Bangkok, the nation's capital.
Myanmar to Bar UN Human Rights Investigators
YANGON — Myanmar's government said Thursday it will instruct its embassies around the world to bar members of a U.N.-approved fact-finding mission from entering the country...
Earthquake Recorded off Myanmar’s Coast, Shakes Buildings in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — An earthquake was recorded off the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday with tremors also felt in Thailand, but there were...
Gov’t Gives Green Light to Krabi Coal Plant, Activists Vow Resistance (Photos)
BANGKOK — More than 100 people gathered in front of the Government House on Friday morning to protest plans to build a coal-fired power plant despite a warning from the junta chief they could be arrested.
Health Ministry Grapples With Sexual Harassment
BANGKOK — A probe into a high-profile sexual assault complaint at the Ministry of Public Health will likely be completed by next week, an official said Thursday.
