Japanese yakuza mobster sentenced to death
by Dave Sale
A court in south-western Japan has sentenced the head of a powerful crime syndicate to death by hanging....
Red Bull hit-and-run ‘mishandling’
by Dave Sale
An inquiry targeting 15 senior police officers, prosecutors, and investigators over the alleged mishandling of the 2012 hit-and-run...
Another 20 million doses of AstraZeneca before Thailand can safely reopen
by Dave Sale
Another 20 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine are needed before Thailand can safely reopen, a health expert said...
China bans sex toys and online streams
by Dave Sale
China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released draft regulations for the live-streaming industry, declaring that items such as...
Thailand preparing for life with Covid
by Dave Sale
Thailand is preparing for life with Covid, with preliminary plans being drawn up to relax some restrictions and...
UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers dies aged 62 after ‘heroic’ battle with brain cancer
by Dave Sale
UB40 songwriter and saxophonist Brian Travers had died at the age of 62. Travers’ surviving band members confirmed...
Cop’s alleged extortion case begins
by Dave Sale
The chief and 10 other policemen at Muang police station will soon be questioned following a report over...