See Bangkok’s Blooms at Flora Festival in Parks Through 2021
BANGKOK — Frolic among tropical blooms throughout December and deep into 2021 at Bangkok’s public parks.
Coronavirus Robs Biblical Bethlehem of Christmas Cheer
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The coronavirus has cast a pall over Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, all but shutting down the biblical town revered as Jesus’ birthplace at the height of the normally cheery holiday season.
Disputing Trump, Barr Says No Widespread Election Fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disputing President Donald Trump’s persistent, baseless claims, Attorney General William Barr declared Tuesday the U.S. Justice Department has uncovered no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could change the outcome of the 2020 election.
No Suspects So Far in Shooting That Wounded 6 Protesters
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday they have yet to identify the individuals who fired shots at protesters during skirmishes between two rival groups near the parliament last month, injuring six people.
October Exports Fall 5.6 Percent, Central Bank Says
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai central bank on Monday released a report indicating that exports fell 5.6 percent in October from a year earlier after September's 4.2 percent drop.
Pandemic Forces Japan’s Princess Aiko to Attend Online Classes
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 19 on Tuesday while attending online classes at her university as a first-year student amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Top Secret: Biden Gets Access To President’s Daily Brief
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden has had his first look as president-elect at the President’s Daily Brief, a top secret summary of U.S. intelligence and world events — a document former first lady Michelle Obama has called “The Death, Destruction, and Horrible Things Book.”
Monarchy Reform Activists Answer to Lese Majeste Charges
BANGKOK — Leaders of protests calling for reform of the monarchy on Monday visited a police station to hear their charges on insulting His Majesty the King, which could land them in prison for up to 15 years.
Top Virologist Advises Thais to Adapt to Virus New Normal
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's leading virologist Yong Pooworavan advised the Thai people on Friday to adapt to the COVID-19 new normal, rather than drop their guards and wait for COVID-19 vaccines jabs to arrive next year.
Japan, China Welcome Restart of Business Travel in Pandemic
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan and China welcomed the restart Monday of reciprocal business travel, with expectations the easing of border controls and compulsory 14-day quarantine requirements will expedite the post-coronavirus recoveries of the world's second- and third-largest economies.
