Israel Approves Hundreds of Settlement Homes
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized construction of hundreds of new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem,...
Man Who 'Spent 10,000 Baht On Alcohol' Told Police He Was Mugged
(12 May) Fearing the wrath of his wife, a drunk man who has wrecked his motorcycle made up a story, reporting to police he was mugged in Bangplee area of Bangkok.
Portugal Stuns France to Lift 1st Cup Despite Ronaldo Injury
SAINT-DENIS, France — Portugal's players crowded around Cristiano Ronaldo as he sat on the turf, but their tearful captain couldn't withstand the pain of his injury any longer.
Many Provinces Not Seeing Surge in Foreign Tourists
BANGKOK — Two weeks after the reopening, business operators in major tourist destinations outside Bangkok say they still have to rely more on domestic travelers than foreign tourists.
British Man Falls to His Death from Sukhumvit Hotel
BANGKOK — A British man fell seven stories from an upscale downtown hotel in what police are ruled to be a suicide.
Draftee Who Stepped on Landmine Denied Full Benefits
BANGKOK — A young conscript who lost his right foot to a landmine earlier this month won’t receive full benefits for soldiers injured in the line of duty, an army spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Delayed Government Formation Affects Confidence, Says BoT
The Thai economy improved slightly in the second quarter, driven by tourism and durian exports to China, but delayed government formation raises confidence concerns.
According...
4 Japanese Basketballers Kicked Out After ‘Night out With Women’
JAKARTA — Four Japanese basketball players were kicked off their Asian Games team and sent home Monday after delegation head Yasuhiro Yamashita said they...
Olympic Champ Among 4 Thai Weightlifters to Test Positive
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two world champion weightlifters and an Olympic gold medalist are among four Thai weightlifters to test positive for banned steroids, the...
Education Not to Blame for BNK48’s Nazi Moment: Official
BANGKOK — Debate continues over whether personal ignorance or a bad education was to blame for a pop singer taking the stage in a Nazi flag.