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Japanese tourists flock to long-disputed Cambodian border temple
Kyodo News, Published on 06/04/2017
» PREAH VIHEAR - The ancient cliff-top temple that Cambodia and Thailand have fought over for more than a century has proved to be an unlikely hit with Japanese tourists.
His Majesty the King signs constitution (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/04/2017
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has signed Thailand's 20th constitution, starting the clock ticking for a general election to be held in late 2018 at the latest.
Pipe bomb on Ratchadamnoen wounds two
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2017
» One of two small pipe bombs exploded on the pavement near the Democracy Monument Wednesday evening, the day before the promulgation of the new constitution.
US confronts UN, Russia over Syria gas attack
Associated Press, Published on 06/04/2017
» UNITED NATIONS (AP) - US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned Wednesday that the Trump administration will take action against chemical attacks in Syria that bear "all the hallmarks" of President Bashar Assad's government if the UN Security Council fails to act.
Malaysia refuses to criminalise child marriage
Reuters, Published on 06/04/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian MP said girls as young as nine were "physically and spiritually" ready for marriage, as the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian country passed a law on sexual offences against children without criminalising child marriage.
Taiwan to build new subs
Reuters, Published on 06/04/2017
» TAIPEI - Taiwan plans to build eight submarines to bolster its current fleet of four ageing foreign-built vessels, a senior Taiwanese navy official said on Wednesday.
Government U-turns on pickup ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2017
» The government has backtracked on a new rule that came into effect Wednesday barring people from travelling in the rear space, or trays, of pickup trucks following fierce criticism from the public.
Army holds 9 over cell death torture
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 06/04/2017
» SURAT THANI - The military court at the 45th Military Circle approved arrest warrants Wednesday for nine soldiers suspected of being involved in the April 1 death of an army private who was allegedly beaten while in detention.
Dorm fire victims' kin to sue
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2017
» Parents of the schoolgirls who were killed in a horrific fire that gutted their dormitory in Chiang Rai last year have sued the school owner even though authorities wrapped up the case and implicated nobody.
Hot-headed cabbie turns self in to police, denies robbery
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2017
» A taxi driver filmed kicking two passengers out of her cab halfway through a journey issued a public apology yesterday, but it was not enough to escape charges brought against her.