Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company
Only one building in Bangkok fell during the earthquake on Friday that rocked Myanmar, hundreds of miles away. Recovery efforts continue with at least 15 people killed and dozens still…
What We Know About the Earthquake in Myanmar
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending shock waves across Southeast Asia and causing deaths and damage hundreds of miles away from the epicenter. The military junta in…
Myanmar Earthquake Causes Chaos in Bangkok
In central Bangkok, throngs of panicked residents ran outside when the earthquake hit. Afterward, sidewalks, plazas and sidewalks were packed with crowds of office workers, shopkeepers and tourists who remained…
Why Scam Centers in Southeast Asia Keep Flourishing
There are usually no international flights out of the airport in Mae Sot, a town on Thailand’s border with Myanmar. But in recent days, hundreds of people here boarded direct…
Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage
Twelve years ago, the Thai couple headed to the marriage registrar’s office to take part in a mass wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day in Bangkok. Rungtiwa Thangkanopast wore a long…
