Philippine court acquits 'drug war' critic from narcotics case
MANILA — A Philippine court acquitted the fiercest critic of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody "war on drugs" in the last of three narcotics cases on Monday (June 24).
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Indonesia deports 13 Taiwanese suspected of serious crimes
JAKARTA - Indonesia’s immigration agency deported 13 Taiwan citizens suspected of serious crimes to face legal proceedings in Taiwan, the directorate-general of immigration said in a statement on July 5.
Kobayashi factory searched over deaths possibly linked to supplements
TOKYO — Japanese health officials searched a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory on Saturday (March 30) after the drugmaker reported five deaths possibly linked to dietary supplements using red yeast rice, an official said.
Thailand's flourishing cannabis culture to end as government seeks ban
BANGKOK - Thodsapol Hongtong is enjoying a smoke with his friends at the "Green Party", a venue where recreational cannabis enthusiasts meet in the Thai capital Bangkok to chat and have a good time. But it's a pastime that may be coming to an end.
Man in Thailand goes on rampage in temple, dies after being impaled by Buddha statue
A man in Thailand who went on a violent rampage at a temple in the Chonburi province died after being impaled by a Buddha statue.