Chinese zoo denies rare sun bear is human in disguise
A Chinese zoo has been forced to deny that its sun bear is actually a human in a costume, after footage of one standing on its hind legs raised online…
French daredevil who climbed towers around world believed to have fallen to his death in Hong Kong
A French man is believed to have fallen to his death from a high-rise residential building in Hong Kong last week, police said on Monday, with local media outlets identifying…
Confusion over Pita’s plan to visit Saraburi temple on Tuesday
The Move Forward party has claimed that it is a misunderstanding that its leader Pita Limjaroenrat will visit a temple in Saraburi today (Tuesday), as part of his working trip…
Thai navy frigate damaged during exercise
The Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Naresuan frigate sustained damage to its torpedo launcher and life rafts as it was leaving port at the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in Chon…
Painstakingly-slow ride towards the future
August 1, 2023: The following are some facts that may keep optimism in check regarding self-driven cars and the latest developments coming out of South Korea. First, if the moon…
Drone hits office tower in Moscow: mayor
A view of a damaged office block of the Moscow International Business Center (Moskva City) following a reported drone attack in Moscow on August 1.//AF{P A drone hit an office…
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay
File photo : Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing stands in a car as he oversees a military display at a parade ground to mark the country’s Independence Day in…
Myanmar junta officially postpones election promised after 2021 coup – state TV
Myanmar’s ruling junta has officially postponed an election promised by August this year after its 2021 coup, state television reported on Monday night. Junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing, in…
Experts weigh chances of Thaksin’s return next week
Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has endured a painful dilemma for the past 15 years – whether or not to return to Thailand and face jail terms imposed during…
Thailand Tourism Festival returns to ignite wanderlust
Thailand’s northeast will bring festivities and folklore to the QSNCC’s exhibition hall during the Thailand Tourism Festival 2023. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee) Taking place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention…
More witnesses summoned for questioning over collapse of overpass
Summonses have been issued by Bangkok police for 11 witnesses, including those involved in the construction, to visit Chorakhe police station within three days for questioning over the collapse of…