No request yet on Thaksin’s parole, says justice minister
The Ministry of Justice has not received any proposals for parole for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said on Friday, adding that any consideration in his case is to proceed under the normal committee process.  

Wheelchair user blocks bus in Bangkok to demand right to ride
A wheelchair user was forced to wheel himself in front of a moving bus to stop it from passing after three consecutive buses refused to pick him up, an incident that has reignited debate over accessibility on Bangkok's public transport network.

Cathay Pacific to nearly double fuel surcharge on Wednesday as costs surge
Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges starting from Wednesday, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East.

Your horoscope for Mar 13-19
Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

Vietnam police probe prominent journalist over ‘anti-state’ acts
HANOI — Vietnam’s police launched criminal proceedings into prominent journalist and blogger Le Anh Hung for alleged anti-state activities in a country where authorities maintain a tightly controlled media environment.

Russian tourist gropes female tattooist in Pattaya
CHON BURI - A 23-year-old female tattoo artist has filed a complaint with Pattaya City Police after being groped by a Russian tourist outside her shop.

Russian national arrested for allegedly running Patong hotel through Thai nominee
PHUKET — Authorities on Thursday arrested a Russian man accused of operating an 83-room hotel on Patong beach through a Thai nominee.

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem
JUBA — Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them away from South Sudan, one of the fashion world's favourite scouting locations.

Their Majesties to visit Laos on Monday
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will pay a three-day state visit to Laos starting on Monday.

Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions
TAIPEI — Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.