Thailand

Prime Minister's party set to be largest in Thailand's parliamentary elections

Thailand's conservative Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party looks set to be the largest in Sunday's new parliamentary elections, forecasts show.

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.

Gold and silver price decline continues

The price decline in precious metals continues on global markets. The spot price of gold has fallen just over 9 percent in early trading this week, to around $4,450 per ounce (31.1 grams).

Thai elephants given contraceptive injections

Contraceptive injections have been given to wild elephants in Thailand in an attempt to control the rapidly growing elephant population.

Telenor sells stake in Thai company True for around 39 billion Norwegian kroner

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.

Next season of The White Lotus takes place in Saint-Tropez at Château de La Messardière

A 19th-century castle, where a night can cost up to 117,000 kronor, is the filming location for the upcoming season of the hit series "The White Lotus".

Trump on the Nobel Peace Prize: Embarrassing for Norway

US President Donald Trump cannot let go of not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. "It is very embarrassing for Norway," Trump says in an interview with Fox News.