Who Run the Grammys? Women. Beyoncé, Swift Make History.
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé and Taylor Swift had a historic night at the Grammys, where the top four awards were won by female acts.
Prayut ‘Sorry’ for Spraying Reporters With Alcohol
BANGKOK — Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha apologized Friday for spraying reporters with alcohol while being questioned by the press earlier in the week.
Bangladesh TV Hires Country’s 1st Transgender News Anchor
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A Bangladeshi satellite television station has hired the country’s first transgender news anchor, saying it hopes the appointment will help change society.
Court Hearing Due for Associated Press Reporter in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — A court in Myanmar is scheduled to hold a hearing on Friday for an Associated Press journalist detained while covering demonstrations against the military's seizure of power last month. He is facing a charge that could send him to prison for three years.
Leaky Roof at Government House to Be Fixed – for 6 Million Baht
BANGKOK — Thursday was the first day of repairs of a leaky roof at Government House – which will cost taxpayers a whopping 6 million baht.
As Pandemic Enters 2nd Year, Voices of Resilience Emerge
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen death, economic hardship and anxiety on an unprecedented scale. But it has also witnessed self-sacrifice, courage and perseverance.
Fukushima Victims Reflect on Lives Forever Changed by 2011 Disaster
VIENNA — Michiyo Suzuki remains undecided on whether to return to her hometown of Futaba in Fukushima Prefecture, where the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is located.
Explainer: How Myanmar Is Cracking Down on Journalists
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-controlled government is cracking down on coverage of mass protests, raiding media companies and detaining dozens of journalists since its Feb. 1 coup, including Thein Zaw of The Associated Press.
Thai Woman Now in California Over Huge Navy Corruption Case
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A former executive for a Malaysian defense contractor linked to a sweeping corruption scandal that cost the Navy some $35 million appeared Tuesday in a California courtroom to face federal charges.
Sanook Loey! Songkran Given Green Light
BANGKOK — Water splashing will most likely be allowed this coming Songkran, the culture minister said Tuesday.
