Travel Safety April 4 Iowa student’s passport seizure in Dominican Republic raises red flags for Americans traveling: What to know Joshua Riibe was forced to turn over his passport to Dominican authorities in the search for Sudiksha Konanki, a move that travel safety experts warn could be problematic for Americans.
Global Earthquakes April 1 Survivors still being found from Burma earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700 Burma was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. Thailand also sustained damage.
Global Earthquakes March 29 Death toll in Burma, Thailand earthquake rises to more than 1,600 victims The death toll from the devastating earthquake that rattled Burma and Thailand on Friday has risen sharply to more than 1,650 victims. Nearly 140 people still missing, Burma's ruling military said Saturday.
Thailand March 29 Burma-Thailand earthquake: Patrick Schwarzenegger, ‘White Lotus’ cast send prayers as death toll passes 1,000 Patrick Schwarzenegger and "The White Lotus" cast lead tributes for victims of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated Thailand and Myanmar.
Thailand March 29 Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Thailand, Burma, collapsing buildings and killing more than 1,000 A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused buildings to collapse in Thailand and Burma, leaving more than 1,000 dead across both countries.
Thailand February 28 US Embassy in Thailand warns Americans of 'violent retaliatory attacks' risk after Uyghurs deported to China The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is warning Americans of potential "violent retaliatory attacks" after a group of Uyghurs were deported by Thailand to China.
Thailand February 27 Female American tourist, 37, goes missing during jet ski ride in Thailand: report A 37-year-old American tourist reportedly vanished Thursday in Thailand while jet skiing along Patong Beach near Phuket, prompting a search, a report says.
Israel January 30 Netanyahu furious about chaotic handover of Israeli hostages from Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a delay in the planned release of terrorists, seeking assurance regarding the release of hostages, but the prime minister's office later indicated that the demand had been satisfied.
Wild Nature January 6 Law student killed by elephant during vacation to Thailand: officials Blanca Ojanguren GarcÃa, a 22-year-old student from Spain, was killed by an elephant on Friday during a bathing session at Koh Yao Elephant Care
South Korea December 29 Eyewitnesses to South Korea plane crash recount sparks in engine, bird strike before collision Witnesses to a deadly plane crash in South Korea said they observed flames in the engine of the aircraft, heard explosions and noticed birds colliding with the plane.
Entertainment December 26 Supermodel Petra Nemcova says it's still 'difficult' to discuss surviving tsunami on its 20th anniversary Petra Nemcova is looking back on the life-changing tsunami that she survived 20 years ago. The supermodel, now 45, clung to a palm tree in Thailand for eight hours to stay alive.
Thailand December 2 Russian tourist dies after being swept away by massive wave while doing yoga in Thailand Russian tourist Kamilla Beliatskaya died on Friday after she was swept away by a large wave while doing yoga on a rock in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Mammals November 4 Thailand’s viral baby hippo Moo Deng predicts Donald Trump will win 2024 US presidential election Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, revealed her prediction for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. She "predicted" Donald Trump will win over Kamala Harris.
Thailand October 1 Thailand school bus bursts into flames outside Bangkok, 23 feared dead, officials say A school bus burst into flames on Tuesday while carrying more than 40 students and teachers on a field trip near Bangkok, Thailand, officials said.
Thailand September 25 Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January Thailand's marriage equality bill, which allows same-sex couples to wed, has been written into law and will take effect in January; the bill sailed through the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Thailand September 14 Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo Deng A zoo in Thailand was forced to implement a time limit after visitors arrived en masse hoping to see Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo who has experienced viral fame.
Thailand August 17 Thailand's parliament elects its youngest prime minister, braces for baptism by fire Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand's youngest prime minister at 37 years old.
Thailand August 14 Thai politics braces for shakeup after court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin Thailand's PM Srettha Thavisin has been dismissed by the country's Constitutional Court, which ruled he violated ethics by appointing a minister who had served prison time.
Crime July 17 Autopsies of Americans, Vietnamese found dead in a Bangkok hotel identify traces of cyanide Two Vietnamese Americans are among a group of people believed to have been fatally poisoned by cyanide at a hotel in Bangkok.
Asia June 27 Thai banks are leading financial backers of Burma's military, UN expert says Thai banks have become the main supplier of international financial services for Burma’s military government, according to a report by a U.N. expert on human rights.
Thailand June 22 Medical intern surprises would-be sexual abuser with hidden talent: 'Those lessons saved my life' The male nurse who attempted to grope the intern - and do more, if she hadn't fought him off - had allegedly harassed a number of other female interns at the hospital.
Thailand June 18 Thailand's Senate approves historic bill legalizing same-sex marriages Thailand’s Senate approved a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.
Thailand June 14 Animal caretakers in Thailand 'shocked' after surprise birth of rare twin elephants Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy.
Thailand May 31 Dozens arrested as Thai police dismantle crime network that facilitated long-term stays for foreigners Police in Thailand have broken up a large network that illegally helped foreigners, mostly Russians, to stay in the country long-term, authorities say.
Thailand May 29 Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be indicted for royal defamation Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be indicted for defaming the monarchy. This comes three months after he was freed on parole on other charges.
Thailand May 24 Thai town overrun by wild monkeys launches capture and relocation operation A Thai town, overrun by a population of wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture the monkeys using baited cages and relocate them, authorities said.
Thailand May 23 Thai government to reclassify marijuana as a narcotic, require permits for use Thailand's public health minister announced plans on Thursday to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, permitting its use only for medical purposes and research.
Thailand May 23 Most severely injured from flight that hit extreme turbulence need spinal operations, Thailand hospital says A Bangkok hospital says many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines.
Thailand May 23 Thai PM faces expulsion as court accepts ethics probe over controversial Cabinet appointment Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a petition from outgoing senators to investigate Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over the appointment of a Cabinet member.
Thailand May 21 Thailand welcomes the return of trafficked antiquities from New York's Metropolitan Museum Two ancient statues have been returned to Thailand from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art after they were illegally trafficked by a British collector.
