French tuk-tuk sex-show couple deported, blacklisted
PHUKET - Immigration authorities have revoked their visas and blacklisted a French couple after a video of them engaging in explicit sexual activity on a public tuk-tuk sparked widespread outrage online.

Son of Norwegian royal pleads not guilty to rapes
OSLO - The son of Norway’s crown princess pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to four counts of rape at the opening of a trial that has embarrassed the royal family.

Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital
KYIV - Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack this year on Ukraine overnight, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating in freezing temperatures on Tuesday, just one day ahead of fresh talks aiming to find an end to the four-year war.

Fact-finding probe into suicide of 'over-worked' teacher
A fact-finding inquiry has been set up into the suicide of a 40-year-old English-language teacher at a school in Chiang Mai province last month after her boyfriend said she was overburdened by the demands her superiors placed on her at work.

Police urge gold shops in ‘red zones’ to boost security
Police say that about 100 out of the estimated 1,000 gold shops in Bangkok are in robbery-prone locations and advise the owners to step up security for the safety of the public and tourists.

Air Cambodia confirms order for 10 Boeing jets
SINGAPORE- Air Cambodia on Tuesday confirmed an ‌order for 10 Boeing 737 ​Max passenger jets, saying it underscored deepening relations with the United States.

Path to power runs through Buri Ram
BURI RAM - On a sun-drenched October day in this northeastern province, Prime Minister Mr Anutin Charnvirakul waited patiently alongside other prominent figures who flew in from Bangkok to show respect to one of Thailand’s most powerful men.

Tributes pour in for beloved feline influencer ‘Khai Kaow’
An outpouring of condolences has swept across social media following the passing of “Khai Kaow”, a much-loved celebrity cat and social media star.

Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says
CHONG CHOM, ‍Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia — The Thai military said on Monday it had recovered a trove ‌of evidence of transnational fraud from ​a Cambodian scam compound seized during clashes last year between the two countries along their disputed border.

Efforts intensify to stop wild elephants entering communities, tourist sites
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Park rangers are trying to keep wild elephants away from communities and tourist attractions during the dry season. The measures cover a bull elephant that has killed three people, including a camper, in this northeastern province.