Jul 24 A mine exploded along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Now border clashes have killed at least 12 people By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press The trigger for the clashes was a mine explosion along the border Wednesday that wounded five Thai soldiers and led Bangkok to withdraw its ambassador to Cambodia and expel Cambodia's. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 2:45 Moo Deng, the baby hippo who took social media by storm, turns 1 By John Yang, Harry Zahn Adoring fans from around the world converged in Thailand this week to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation. John Yang reports. Continue watching
Jul 01 Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspends prime minister to investigate leaked phone call By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press Paetongtarn's suspension on Tuesday raises the possibility of renewed instability in Thailand. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 5:37 Aid group describes unfolding crisis in Southeast Asia after deadly earthquake By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic A new 5.1 magnitude aftershock rattled survivors of Friday’s devastating earthquake as rescuers worked frantically to pull survivors from the rubble in Myanmar’s second-largest city. In neighboring Thailand, more bodies were pulled from a collapsed building in Bangkok. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Mar 30 Medical supplies in great need as international aid flows into Myanmar after deadly quake By Brian P. D. Hannon, Associated Press Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. Relief efforts are focused on Myanmar, where the estimated death toll rose to 1,644 by Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 3:24 Rescuers in Myanmar and Thailand race to find survivors as earthquake death toll soars By Harry Zahn and Debi Edward, Independent Television News Myanmar’s ruling military government now says more than 1,600 people have died in a devastating earthquake as more bodies are being pulled from rubble. The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude quake was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, and it rocked… Continue watching
Mar 29 Myanmar’s earthquake death toll soars over 1,600 as resistance announces partial ceasefire By Grant Peck, Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the… Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 3:42 Buildings collapse as 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand By Kayan Tara, Morgan Till and Debi Edward, Independent Television News A major earthquake in Southeast Asia rocked Myanmar and surrounding countries, collapsing multiple buildings and complicating rescue efforts. The 7.7 magnitude quake's epicenter was near Myanmar’s second-largest city and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. The disaster has… Continue watching
Mar 28 At least 150 people killed after powerful 7.7 earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand By David Rising, Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, bridges and a monastery. Continue reading
Feb 09 Five released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after more than a year of captivity in Gaza By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press Hamas militants kidnapped 31 Thai nationals during the Oct. 7, 2023, assault on southern Israel, making them the largest group of foreigners held captive. Continue reading