Tetsuzo Fuwa, Japan’s Communist Party Chairman Dies aged 95

TOKYO - Tetsuzo Fuwa, the former Japanese Communist Party (JCP) chairman who helped steer the party through years of political pressure…

Sexual Harassment Now a Criminal Offense in Thailand

BANGKOK -  At midnight on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, Thailand began enforcing Amendment No. 30 to the Criminal Code. For…

Laos Reports its 10 Largest Drug Seizures 9 in Bokeo Bordering Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI - The Laos PDR security force media has released figures on 10 high-profile drug cases recorded nationwide during…

Pickup Truck Crashes and Overturns Killing 4-Month-Old Baby

PHITSANULOK - A sad crash during the “7 dangerous days” holiday period has claimed the life of a 4-month-old baby…

Police Seize 2 Million Meth Pills After Driver Rams into Police Vehicle

CHIANG MAI - Police say a late-night operation in Mae Ai ended in gunfire after suspected drug couriers rammed a…

2025 Ends in Thailand and Chiang Rai: Reflecting on a Year of Triumphs and Trials

CHIANG RAI - As the clock tower ticks towards midnight tonight, its warm light washing over the countdown crowd, the…