No one was hurt by the shots, which led to a six-hour standoff with the police. But it raised anxieties, with Thailand still on edge after a rare mass shooting.
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China Confirms New Coronavirus Spreads From Humans to Humans
A top Chinese government-appointed expert says a mysterious respiratory illness that has killed at least four people can be transmitted by humans, heightening concern about the outbreak.
Thai Navy SEAL Dies of Blood Infection a Year After Cave Rescue
A SEAL who helped rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of an infection contracted during the risky operation.
Antiquities Expert Charged With Trafficking in Cambodian Artifacts
Prosecutors say Douglas A. J. Latchford, 88, a dealer in and collector of Southeast Asian antiquities, falsified documents to make looted treasures easier to sell on the art market.
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Northern Thailand and Rattles Bangkok
The earthquake could be felt hundreds of miles away, and shook high-rises in Bangkok, the Thai capital.
With a Smile, Southeast Asian Nations Protect an Authoritarian
In denying Cambodian opposition politicians entry into their countries, some ASEAN governments please a leader who has had a 34-year grip on power.
High-Rises Are on the Horizon for Bangkok’s Chinatown
A bustling area long populated by immigrants has become more reachable by subway and real estate developers have taken notice.
Weeknight Dinner Around the World
We asked 18 families to show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight.
Who’s Attacking Thailand’s Democracy Activists? The Authorities Aren’t Saying
As the country recovers from a flawed election, unidentified assailants are targeting political campaigners in a troubling echo of past crackdowns.
A 13-0 World Cup Rout? Thailand Is as Proud as Ever
The women’s loss to the United States produced the most lopsided score in World Cup history. But soccer fans in Thailand say they were just happy their team was there.