After billions for Singapore and Malaysia, Google spends big in Thailand too
The company will add facilities in Bangkok and Chonburi, a province southeast of the capital.
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Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Monday ordered the extradition of a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups that he could be at risk if sent home.
Takeaways from AP’s report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices
BANGKOK (AP) — A new investigation focused on three of the world’s largest producers of shrimp released on Monday claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is causing misery for people at the bottom end of the supply chain.
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
BANGKOK (AP) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago, employing seven people and making more than enough to support his family.
Myanmar’s opposition rejects a military appeal for talks on a political solution to armed conflict
BANGKOK (AP) — The main group coordinating opposition to military rule in Myanmar rejected on Friday a surprise offer from the ruling generals to hold talks on a political solution to the country’s nationwide armed conflict.
AP PHOTOS: As Thailand approves same-sex marriage, a couple celebrates feeling freed
BANGKOK (AP) — Kunchanok Khantiphong and Edward Jonathan Caiga were at work when the Senate voted to allow same-sex marriages on a June afternoon.
Thailand's same-sex marriage bill gets royal endorsement
BANGKOK — Thailand's King has endorsed a marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year, officially making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia and third place in Asia to recognise marriages of same-sex couples.