Thai Boys Become Monks as Rescuer’s Widow Looks On
As the widow of the diver who died during the operation to save them watched, 11 Thai soccer players and their coach were ordained Wednesday as Buddhist monks. The ceremony…
S. Korea to send rescue unit to Laos “within 24 hours”
The South Korean government said today it will soon send a disaster relief team to the area of Laos affected by the massive flooding that has claimed scores of lives,…
Remembering “people’s leader” Surin Pitsuwan
Trying to describe someone like Dr. Surin Pitsuwan has never been easy. You can call him a great diplomat, an ASEAN spokesman, a visionary or a great orator, and yet…
Thai rescue team arrives in Laos to help victims of dam collapse
A forward team of about 30 rescuers and life-saving experts of a private relief organization known as “Hook 31 Foundation” in Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat is waiting to cross the…
Officials pledge allegiance to HM the King
Government officials this morning took part in a ceremony to pledge allegiance to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun to mark his 66th birthday on July 28. The ceremony held…
Philippines ranks world’s 2nd most dangerous country for environmentalists
The Philippines has become the world’s second most dangerous place for environmental activists after Brazil, with 48 green advocates killed last year, The Manila Times Online reported. According to watchdog…
Prayut expresses deep concern for Lao dam disaster victims
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this morning expressed deep concerns over the plights of thousands of Lao people affected by the collapse of the Xepian-Xe Namnoy dam in Attapeu province of…
PM Theresa May honours British cave divers
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a reception on Tuesday for the British divers who were involved in the dramatic rescue of the 12 Wild Boars soccer team members and…
Australian Tham Luang rescuers honoured
Dr. Richard Harris and Dr. Craig Challen were today awarded Australia’s second-highest civilian bravery decoration at a specially-convened ceremony for their leading role in the rescue of the 12 Wild…
50 Die in Greece’s worst wildfires in decade
A house is threatened by a huge blaze during a wildfire in Kineta, near Athens, on July 23, 2018. More than 300 firefighters, five aircraft and two helicopters have been…
Rescued Thai boys have heads shaved before Buddhist ceremony – video | News
The 11 boys who were rescued from a cave in Thailand have their heads shaved in the first steps to being ordained as Buddhist novices. The football team will live…
Prawit rushed to hospital from Cabinet meeting
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon was urgently taken to hospital after complaining of a serious stomach-ache while attending the mobile Cabinet meeting in Ubon Ratchathani province this afternoon. He was…