Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
PARIS - Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warnings that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.

Thamanat warns against pressure on Klatham Party
Klatham Party chief adviser Capt Thamanat Prompow insists he is ready to have his qualifications scrutinised and warns that anyone attempting to pressure his party would face retaliation.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration denies selling car park
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has sought to quell controversy over the underground parking facility at Lan Khon Mueang, firmly denying claims the site has been sold or transferred to private ownership.

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza
GENEVA — Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations (UN) reported on Thursday.

Sukhumvit gold heist suspect nabbed after three-week chase
A robber who stormed a gold shop in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area and vanished with a haul worth about 15 million baht has been arrested in Chiang Rai province after a three-week manhunt during which he repeatedly changed his appearance with caps and wigs to throw off pursuing officers.

Former prince Andrew arrested in misconduct probe
LONDON - The inexorable fall from grace of the former prince Andrew has reached an extraordinary new low as he has become the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era.

People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape
The People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.

King accepts severely burned husky ‘Molly’ for care
His Majesty the King has accepted as a patient under royal patronage the Siberian Husky “Molly”, that was found severely burned after going missing from her home in Songkhla province last week.

Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA Thailand
Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand had nine birdies — along with two bogeys — en route to a 7-under par 65 and a share of the lead after the first round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya on Thursday.

UN Sudan probe finds ‘hallmarks of genocide’
GENEVA - The United Nations’ independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore “the hallmarks of genocide”.