China Says US Must Not Interfere in Russian Weapon Deals
BEIJING — China summoned the American ambassador and the defense attache and recalled its navy commander from a U.S. trip to deliver a strong protest against economic sanctions Washington lodged over the purchase of Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missile equipment.
Premchai’s Black Panther Trial to Begin in November
BANGKOK — Court dates have been set for construction mogul Premchai Karnasuta’s trial on charges of poaching, media reports said Saturday.
Footballer Accused of Rape Loses Police Job
BANGKOK — The police force gave a red card Friday to a celebrity footballer mixed up in a series of serious allegations, including raping a minor and threatening to murder his girlfriend.
Tourist Invasion Threatens Croatia ‘Game of Thrones’ Town
DUBROVNIK — Marc van Bloemen has lived in the old town of Dubrovnik, a Croatian citadel widely praised as the jewel of the Adriatic, for decades, since he was a child. He says it used to be a privilege. Now it’s a nightmare.
Citing ‘National Security,’ Cops Cancel Bangkok Punk Show
BANGKOK — A punk rock concert by bands opposed to military rule was raided by police and forced to cancel at the last minute, an organizer said Saturday.
Cambodia Pardons Australian Filmmaker Convicted of Espionage
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia has pardoned Australian filmmaker James Ricketson, who was sentenced last month to six years in jail on an espionage charge...
Storm of Feathers as Bangkok Pigeons Feel the Heat
BANGKOK — The high-flying days may be drawing to an end for Bangkok’s pigeons, but their friends in the north continue flying – and eating – free.
Out of Hospital, Sek Loso Back Online to Say He’s Fine
BANGKOK — A rocker admitted for mental health care following an erratic, live-streamed meltdown last month went online Friday morning to pledge his days...
Cyclists Get Free Train Rides Saturday For ‘Car Free Day’
BANGKOK — The capital’s two major commuter rail systems will embrace City Hall’s annual Car Free day Saturday, but only for cyclists.
Fewer MPs Will Be Directly Elected in Next Vote
BANGKOK — Changes to the how representatives are apportioned will see voters, particularly in the northeast, represented by fewer ...