Student Protest to Accuse Teacher of Sexual Harassment
BANGKOK — Students at Sarawittaya School in Bangkok said they will stage a protest at the campus on Thursday afternoon to call for an end to series of sexual harassment and corporal punishment by one of their teachers.
Japanese Theme Park Unveils World’s 1st ‘Life-Sized’ Godzilla
KOBE (Kyodo) — A Japanese theme park on Thursday took the wraps off what it calls the world's first "life-sized" statue of Godzilla to be installed permanently.
Pence, Harris Spar Over COVID-19 in Vice Presidential Debate
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Trading barbs through plexiglass shields, Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Kamala Harris turned the only vice presidential debate of 2020 into a dissection of the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with Harris labeling it “the greatest failure of any presidential administration.”
Fly on Pence’s Head Generates Buzz in VP Debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The vice presidential debate featured plexiglass barriers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They were no match for the night’s most talked-about intruder — a fly that briefly buzzed around the stage before landing and staying on Mike Pence’s head.
Kindergarten Abuse: ‘Kru Jum’ Apologizes, Will Withdraw Charges Against Parents
BANGKOK — A babysitter accused of beating, bullying, shoving, and manhandling a dozen kindergarteners apologized on TV Wednesday for her actions.
Real or Fake? Cops Show Interpol Notice for ‘Boss Red Bull’
BANGKOK — Police said Wednesday a request for the arrest of the Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya was already issued by...
No Refunds: Gov’t Delays ‘Special Tourist Visas’ 2 Days Before Launch
PHUKET — A special visa that would allow tourists to visit Thailand during the coronavirus pandemic was delayed indefinitely just 48 hours before it was supposed to come into effect.
Prayut Orders Officials to Revise Patriotic Lectures at Schools
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he has instructed security officials to find new ways to promote patriotism in schools after a defiant student stood up and interrupted one such lecture given by a soldier.
Tourists From Virus High Risk Countries Still Barred From Entering Thailand
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that long-stay tourists coming from high risk COVID-19 countries will not be allowed entry into Thailand.
Mainland Spokeswoman Slams Attacks on ‘One-China Principle’
BEIJING (Xinhua) — All Chinese people firmly oppose any word or action that violates the one-China principle and harms the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation, said a Chinese mainland spokesperson Tuesday.
