34 Singapore Airlines passengers still in hospital 1 week after deadly turbulence
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Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, 'digital nomads'
BANGKOK — Thailand's government said on Tuesday (May 28) it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters.
Craven killing from above in Myanmar
A new art exhibition in Bangkok explores the horrific experience of civilians caught up in the unrelenting violence of air strikes in Myanmar.
At least 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide. These are some challenges rescuers face
BANGKOK (AP) — The Papua New Guinea government said more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide in the South Pacific island nation, after the side of a mountain came down in the early hours of Friday morning when the village of Yambali was asleep.
Thai lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in prison for insulting monarchy, lawyer says
BANGKOK — A Thai court on Monday (May 27) sentenced opposition lawmaker Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said, over a speech she made three years ago at an anti-government protest.
A Thai court sentences an opposition lawmaker to 2 years in prison for defaming the monarchy
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Monday sentenced a lawmaker from a progressive opposition party to two years in prison after finding her guilty of defaming the monarchy in a speech she made during a protest rally three years ago.
Singapore Airlines turbulence: aircraft that operated SQ321 returns from Bangkok
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft that operated turbulence-hit flight SQ321 returned to Singapore on Sunday, five days after it made an emergency landing in Bangkok.
Malaysia urges Thailand to revive Pan-Asia rail links instead of chasing land bridge dream
The aim is to upgrade Rantau Panjang into a key connection point along a Pan-Asian rail network, a once-distant dream that appears closer than ever to becoming a reality.