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Bus Driver Charged With Reckless Driving for Hitting, Killing Baby Elephant

A bus driver was charged with reckless driving today after hitting a baby elephant at the Lampang-Chiang Mai road Friday night.
'I, Robot.' Original image: 20th Century Fox

Twitter Vague on Action as Bot Army Idles

BANGKOK — Twitter says it is monitoring reports of a surge in suspected bot accounts as users say they are continuing to get bogus followers for a yet unknown purpose.

In Bangkok, Chinese Foreign Minister Wants Quick Start to Railway Project

BANGKOK — China's foreign minister says he hopes construction of a new Thai railway can start immediately so Thailand will have better access to Chinese markets.

Officials Warn Of Dangers Associated With 'LINE'

(25 August) Health officials have listed the potential dangers that come with usage of the popular chat application ?LINE? among youngsters such as road...
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Putin Basks in Electoral Victory That Was Never in Doubt Even as Russians Quietly...

Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term...

Filipino Artist Encourages Social Distancing by Scary Masks

MANILA (Xinhua) — You might better keep social distancing when it comes to a face mask made of shuttlecocks, recycled plastic bottles and cups.

Thai Public Channels to Screen FIFA World Cup for Free

BANGKOK — Football fans in Thailand will be watching the World Cup for free this year, officials said Thursday.
An undated image of Khaw Kim-sun, center, in Hong Kong. Image: The Star Online / YouTube

Doctor Gets Life Term in Hong Kong Over Yoga Ball Killings

HONG KONG — An anesthesiologist convicted of killing his wife and daughter by placing a yoga ball that leaked carbon monoxide in their car...
U.S. President Donald Trump impersonator Russell White, at left, and Kim Jong-un impersonator Howard X pose for photos Friday outside the Opera House in Hanoi. Photo: Minh Hoang / Associated Press

Kim, Trump Impersonators Draw Ire of Vietnam Authorities

HANOI — Vietnamese authorities are not amused by the antics of two impersonators of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump.

Photo Phriday: In a League of Their Own

This week, Thailand prepared to dispatch competitors to a regional athletic tournament, airport immigration queues made national news and the nation browsed through blue shirts for Mother’s Day on Saturday.

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