BANGKOK - Thailand's people woke up on Friday to the first day in 70 years without King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a king worshipped as a father-figure who guided the nation through decades of change and turmoil. The king, the world's longest-reigning...
BANGKOK - Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday the appointment of a successor to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died earlier in the day, would be made later, and the crown prince had asked for time to mourn with...
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the Heir to the Throne will succeed His Majesty the King after his death. "The government will proceed with the succession. The government will inform the National Legislative Assembly that His Majesty the King...
The PM's Office announced that government agencies nationwide were ordered to fly half-mast for 30 days following His Majesty the King's death. The statement said government officials will wear black in mourning for a year. Private firms are free to use...
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died peacefully on Thursday, was the world's longest-reigning monarch, credited with restoring the influence of Thailand's royalty during 70 years on the throne and earning the devotion of many of his subjects. For the majority of...
BANGKOK – Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world’s longest-reigning monarch, died in hospital on Thursday, the palace said in an announcement. The palace did not give a reason for his death. He was 88 years old. “His Majesty has...
BANGKOK - The Thai junta's rubber stamp parliament will hold a "special" meeting Thursday evening, its spokesman said Thursday, as anxiety over the health of the country's beloved but ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej has soared. "I have been informed that...
BANGKOK - Thai student Chokchai Thongnuakao almost died when he swam across a university campus pond on the orders of a senior. He was half way to other side when cramp stuck and he went under. Chokchai, 19, said he...
TOKYO - A child who was tucking into noodles at a popular Japanese restaurant found some extra topping in the bowl - the tip of a sliced finger, a health official said Thursday. A female customer complained to staff when...
JAKARTA - Garuda Indonesia said three legless lizards escaped from the cargo compartment on a flight from Merauke to Jakarta. The national carrier denied there were snakes on board one of its flight, saying they were instead indigenous legless lizards...
