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Photographers under fire for 'rude decluttering' at Wat Arun
Local photographers at Wat Arun in Bangkok are under fire, accused of rudely shooing visitors away so they can take uncluttered photos of their paying customers, many wearing rented Thai costumes.
New scam centre found in Cambodia after Thailand's crackdown
Thai authorities have identified a new scam centre in Malai city of Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, believed to have moved there following recent crackdowns along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Border schools reopen after truce with Cambodia
Thai schools in northeastern provinces bordering Cambodia reopened on Monday after being closed for about a month by the recent border clashes.
Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers, more reforms
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia aims to implement a slew of institutional reforms this year and next, including a two-term limit for the premiership, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, amid renewed calls for sweeping changes to tackle corruption and improve governance.
UK begins ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
LONDON - New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela and Maduro goes to court
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's claim that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation's deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate.
Frost sparkles on Doi Inthanon at -2°C
CHIANG MAI - Frost coated the ground on Doi Inthanon on Monday morning as temperatures on Thailand's highest mountain plunged below freezing.
New Year traffic deaths at 241, Phuket and Bangkok worst
Traffic accidents killed 241 people during the six days of New Year travel, with Phuket reporting the most accidents and most injured, and Bangkok the most fatalities.
Gold surges as US capture of Venezuelan president spurs safe-haven demand
DELHI - Gold prices climbed on Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.
'Not about condoms': Chinese shrug off contraceptive tax
BEIJING - China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing and analysts say the measure will have little impact.
Local photographers at Wat Arun in Bangkok are under fire, accused of rudely shooing visitors away so they can take uncluttered photos of their paying customers, many wearing rented Thai costumes.
New scam centre found in Cambodia after Thailand's crackdown
Thai authorities have identified a new scam centre in Malai city of Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, believed to have moved there following recent crackdowns along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Border schools reopen after truce with Cambodia
Thai schools in northeastern provinces bordering Cambodia reopened on Monday after being closed for about a month by the recent border clashes.
Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers, more reforms
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia aims to implement a slew of institutional reforms this year and next, including a two-term limit for the premiership, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, amid renewed calls for sweeping changes to tackle corruption and improve governance.
UK begins ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
LONDON - New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela and Maduro goes to court
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's claim that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation's deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate.
Frost sparkles on Doi Inthanon at -2°C
CHIANG MAI - Frost coated the ground on Doi Inthanon on Monday morning as temperatures on Thailand's highest mountain plunged below freezing.
New Year traffic deaths at 241, Phuket and Bangkok worst
Traffic accidents killed 241 people during the six days of New Year travel, with Phuket reporting the most accidents and most injured, and Bangkok the most fatalities.
Gold surges as US capture of Venezuelan president spurs safe-haven demand
DELHI - Gold prices climbed on Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.
'Not about condoms': Chinese shrug off contraceptive tax
BEIJING - China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing and analysts say the measure will have little impact.