Countries

‘South Africans trapped in Myanmar hell!’ — Fake job scam turns into human trafficking nightmare

Cape Town  – Dozens of South Africans have been left stranded in Myanmar after falling victim to a fake... Read more

31 Oct

World

Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia ‘peace deal’

Kuala Lumpur – US President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and... Read more

14 Oct

World

Thailand accuses Cambodia of ‘flagrant violation’ of truce

Bangkok – Thailand accused Cambodia on Wednesday of a “flagrant violation” of a truce deal to end cross-border fighting,... Read more

30 Jul

World

Thailand, Cambodia clash with jets, rockets, artillery in deadly border row

Bangkok – Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian military targets on Thursday as Cambodia fired rockets and artillery, killing... Read more

24 Jul

News

FAMILY FALL: Thai PM suspended, dad on trial in royal drama

Bangkok – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the country’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday, while her father went... Read more

1 Jul

World

Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000

Sagaing – The head of Myanmar’s junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit,... Read more

3 Apr

World

Myanmar-Thailand quake toll passes 700 as rescuers dig for survivors

Kyaukse – The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 700 on Saturday, as... Read more

29 Mar

Business

SA resumes apple exports to Thailand after 16-year ban

Cape Town – South Africa will resume fresh apple exports to Thailand after a 16-year ban, following changes in... Read more

5 Feb

World

Bangkok air pollution forces 352 schools to close

Bangkok — Air pollution in the Thai capital forced the closure of more than 350 schools on Friday, city... Read more

24 Jan

World

Thailand’s first Olympic champion sentenced for attempted rape

 Bangkok —  A Thai court on Thursday sentenced the country’s first Olympic gold medallist to just over three years... Read more

23 Jan