Thailand

A German tourist has suffered severe leg injuries in a possible shark attack on a beach in southern Thailand.

Hailing Beiret Bureerak battled the infection for 17 months under closely supervised medical care, the Royal Thai Navy said in a Friday statement.

Multiple betting websites have announced Drouin's odds at +300, ahead of the second favorite, Miss Universe Philippines, who came in at +500.

"I cycled 10 kilometers here to try to be the first to enter the cave," one visitor at the complex said on Friday.

Wannee Jiracharoenying, 58, was found in a fridge in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, covered in lime powder, her head in a plastic bag and her hands and feet tied.

The discovery is based on remains found in the Khok Kruat geologic formation in Khorat, in central Thailand.

Thai judge Khanakorn Pianchana is recovering from injuries after apparent suicide bid in connection to acquital of five men over murder.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is possibly considering moving the capital city to outer Bangkok, hoping to reduce crowding, avoid rising sea levels, and reduce traffic congestion and smog levels, but comment may have been an off-the-cuff remark.

More than half of the 147 tigers rescued three years ago from a controversial Buddhist temple in Thailand have died, according to officials on Monday.

Researchers have revealed the horrific conditions that thousands of big cats are being forced to endure in industrial farms across South Africa and Asia.

Author Pitchaya Sudbanthad recalls learning about the importance of his family's spirit houses while visiting his grandparents in Thailand as a child.

Princess Ubolratana, who technically gave up her royal status in 1972, was announced as a candidate for prime minister.

The singer made a tearful apology during a concert, saying: "I want this to be an example for everyone, please forgive me."

The four female protesters who had the words "Secret Sisterhood" written across their shoulders demonstrated outside the Saudi consulate in Sydney.

"My brothers and family and the Saudi embassy will be waiting for me in Kuwait," 18-year-old Rahaf al-Qunun warned. "They will kill me."

"She's scared because she can't move. But, she is really strong and really brave," Caroline Bradner's sister said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Prajin Juntong explained that legalization would be carried out and managed under direct government control to ensure that "all benefits will go to the Thai people and the country."

Two people are killed by elephants on average each year in the area around the national park located in Thailand.

Australian man Luke Cook and his wife Kanyarat Wechapitak were allegedly involved in a criminal network.

Several Asian countries have taken note of cannabis legalization movements in North America and other nations.

"We don't want more deaths," said a Mexican senator. "It will be a major contribution to bringing peace to our beloved country."

Nearby fisherman came to the rescue when luxury vessel caught fire at sea.

The remains of a missing 61-year-old, who had frequented the restaurant, were discovered in the kitchen.

Wirapol Sukphol's lavish lifestyle scandalized Thai society.

Campaigners are calling for the zoo to be shut down.

Four-fifths of the coral around the island has been destroyed.

The brother-in-law of a British millionaire in Thailand is a key suspect in a murder investigation, as a family member says tensions had been building for years.

Police believe that a family member helped the suspects dispose of the bodies.

"By the time they'd realized what it was, my entire toe bone had been eaten away," said Victoria Curthoys.

The Royal Police Cadet Academy has said it will not admit women from 2019 onward.