Cambodia asks France for evidence to back border case
PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has asked France to provide historical documents to help resolve an enduring ‌border dispute with Thailand that ​twice spilled over into armed conflict last year.

How will Thailand's election play out?
Thailand is holding a ‍general election on Sunday, a ‍three-way contest and the latest round in a turbulent battle for power between the country's progressive, populist and conservative camps.

Foreigner caught on Samui after scary SUV joyride
SURAT THANI - A foreign man believed to be experiencing hallucinations has been arrested on Koh Samui after dragging a driver from his SUV and taking off, forcing the driver to cling to the side of the moving vehicle for 3.5 kilometres, police said on Thursday.

Cambodia blames ‘indiscipline’ for grenade misfire
A 40mm grenade round fired by Cambodian soldiers landed near a soldier based in Thai territory in Si Sa Ket province on Thursday, in what Phnom Penh called an incident of “indiscipline” involving new troops.

‘Mr Spray’ arrested after Koh Phangan graffiti frenzy
A German man who became the target of public outrage after spray-painting political messages at dozens of locations on Koh Phangan has been arrested in Bangkok.

Malaysia imposes ban on e-waste imports 
KUALA ‍LUMPUR - ‍Malaysia ‍has imposed a ban on imports of electronic waste, as it ‌looks to tighten controls on ​the entry of hazardous materials and safeguard the environment, the head of the country's anti-graft body said.

3.4 million speed pills seized in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI - Authorities have arrested two suspects and seized more than 3.4 million speed pills during a major drug suppression operation in Chiang Dao district of this northern province in the early hours of Thursday.

‘Ong Bak’ star reportedly battling cancer
Thai action movie star Tony Jaa has been receiving treatment for gallbladder cancer, according to local media outlets.

Ukraine talks continue in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI - Ukraine, Russia and the United States were preparing for a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, seeking to end Moscow’s nearly four-year invasion.

Voter swings raise alarm bells for US Republicans
WASHINGTON  - “Today is the day!” US President Donald Trump wrote Saturday on Truth Social, urging followers in Texas to “GET OUT AND VOTE” for the “phenomenal” Republican candidate in a state senate race.