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Americans in Philippines jittery as Duterte rails VS United States

Americans living in Philippines' Subic Bay in Olongapo City area are beginning to feel concerned as relations between President Rodrigo…

Thais get inked in tribute to beloved king

by Ju Apilaporn BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Wincing slightly as the tattoo gun punches holes in the nape of her…

Myanmar ferry disaster toll nears 50

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- The death toll from a ferry disaster on a river in central Myanmar four days ago…

Thai minister urges ‘social sanctions’ for critics of royals critics

by Jerome TAYLOR BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thais should "socially sanction" those who defame the monarchy following King Bhumibol Adulyadej's…

President Duterte and Brunei’s Sultan Bolkiah hold bilateral meetings

  (Eagle News) -- Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah officially welcomed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (October 17) at the Istana…

14 dead, scores missing in Myanmar ferry disaster: official

  YANGON, Myanmar | AFP | -- Rescuers have discovered 14 bodies and expect to find scores more after a…

Thais pay respect to late king at Grand Palace

https://youtu.be/jctlyjCLwZs Thais pay respects to late king Bhumibol Adulyadej outside the Grand Palace where his body has been taken after…

Grieving Thailand to begin king’s official mourning

by Anusak KONGLANG / Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Massive crowds of black-clad Thais lined Bangkok's streets Friday hoping…

Thailand’s mega-rich monarchy

by Sally Mairs BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Late Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej has left behind one of the world's richest…

Tributes for Thai king as concern swirls over nation’s future

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- World leaders paid tribute to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej as a champion of his people during…

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