Woman Sought For Shooting Up Judge’s Home
PATHUM THANI — Police said they are looking for a woman who allegedly fired a handgun into the residence of a labor court judge in northern Bangkok last week.
Malaysia Eyes More Than 10-Fold Hike in Singapore Water Deal
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia's prime minister said Monday he is seeking to hike the price of water sold to neighboring Singapore by more than 10...
As Asian Games Host, Indonesia Has More at Stake Than Sport
JAKARTA — Indonesia is deploying 100,000 police and soldiers to provide security for the Asian Games, the biggest event ever held in its terror...
Tourists Watch as Speedboat Suddenly Combusts, Injuring 1
PHANG NGA — A couple dozen tourists were relaxing Monday on an idyllic beach when three loud explosions were heard and, soon after, the...
Death Toll From Quake That Hit Lombok Passes 430
JAKARTA — The death toll from the earthquake that rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok a week ago has passed 430 and the government...
Malaysia’s Mahathir Aims to Scrap China Deals
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Malaysia's prime minister said Monday he will seek to cancel multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed infrastructure projects that were signed by his predecessor as...
Shocked Officials Learn Bangkok Parks Used For Sex
BANGKOK — City Hall on Sunday promised to increase surveillance of all public parks after netizens called attention to the fact people use them to have sex.
Elections Chief Dismisses Fears Voting Will Be Rigged
The man tasked with ensuring a credible election played down concerns the next general election could see his body involved in manipulating the vote in favor of ...
Asian Stocks Sink as Turkey Fears Hurt Emerging Markets
BEIJING — Asian stock prices sank Monday as Turkey's financial turmoil fueled fears contagion might spread to other emerging markets.
Keeping Score
The Shanghai Composite Index...
Police Say Man Used Fake Bomb to Rob Bangkok Bank
BANGKOK — A man accused of holding up a Bangkok Bank branch using a fake bomb was charged with robbery Monday.
Chayan Malithong, 40, walked...