Iran war hits Southeast Asia tourism
The war in Iran is hitting tourism-dependent countries in Southeast Asia. Increased fuel prices and canceled flights threaten this year's peak season.
Business
Vietnam to introduce amnesty, no prisoners of conscience to be released
Vietnamese authorities announced that nearly 10,000 prisoners would be released in connection with the election of a new party congress.
World
Freight train hits bus at Bangkok intersection, at least eight dead
The bus was dragged by a freight train before being engulfed in flames. The dramatic collision took place near an airport train station in the Thai capital, Bangkok. At least eight people are reported to have died.
World
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra released early from prison
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison early Monday, an AFP journalist outside the Bangkok prison said.
World politics
22 Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka arrested with 110 kilograms of cannabis
More than 20 Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka have been arrested with a total of 110 kilograms of cannabis, authorities said.
World
Eurovision Song Contest launches in Asia with final in Bangkok on November 14 this year
The Eurovision Song Contest is launching in Asia. Ten countries are set to take part in the music competition, which will include national qualifying competitions and culminate with a final in Bangkok on November 14 this year.
Music
Swede shot in Patong, Phuket, Thailand - one arrested
A 25-year-old man was shot to death in Patong, Phuket, Thailand, on Friday. According to several media outlets, he was a Swedish citizen linked to gang-related crime. A man has been arrested.
Crime
Crane collapses onto passenger train in Thailand, over 30 dead
More than 30 people have been killed after a crane collapsed onto a passenger train in central Thailand on Wednesday morning. One carriage appeared to be "sliced in two," a witness said.
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