Philippines’ Catriona Gray Crowned Miss Universe 2018
BANGKOK — The representative of the Philippines won this year's Miss Universe on Monday in Bangkok.
Reporter’s Notebook: Champs-Elysees After Yellow Vest Protests (Photos)
Editor's note: Khaosod English senior staff writer Pravit Rojanaphruk was on holiday in Paris last week and brings his account of the massive anti-government...
Why Thai Fans Are All About Miss Universe Albania
BANGKOK — An 18-year-old beauty queen from Albania is winning Thai hearts and hashtags in what could be the strongest cultural connection between a...
Illegal Sports, Movie Stream Sites Taken Down in Crackdown
BANGKOK — Security forces raided nearly 20 venues nationwide to shut down illicit operations streaming pirated films.
Activists Prevail in Court Over Toxic Loei Gold Mine
LOEI — Over a decade after alarms were raised about a gold mine firm’s poisoning of a community in northeastern Thailand, a court ruled Thursday that it polluted the environment and must clean it up, according to activists.
Nancy Wilson, Grammy Winning Jazz Singer, Dead at 81
LOS ANGELES — Grammy-winning jazz and pop singer Nancy Wilson has died.
Her manager Devra Hall Levy tells The Associated Press late Thursday night that...
Week’s Asia Photos: Thailand Hosts Miss Universe as Enemies Shake Hands
Officers from North and South Korea shake hands at the Demilitarized Zone that divides the two countries during an on-site inspection of guard posts...
EU Leaders Wary of May’s Plea for Help Selling Brexit Deal
BRUSSELS — British Prime Minister Theresa May implored European Union leaders Thursday to help her sell the Brexit divorce deal at home, only to...
Human Heart Prompts Southwest Flight to Return to Seattle
SEATTLE — Southwest Airlines says a Dallas-bound flight returned to Seattle last weekend because a human heart was left on board.
The Seattle Times reports...
Cambodian Lawmakers Pass Measure to Ease Political Ban
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia's Parliament passed legislation Thursday that could allow the lifting of a five-year ban on political activity by some top opposition...
