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Thai Webmaster Gets Suspended Jail Term for Royal Insult
Chiranuch Premchaiporn's case was widely seen as a test case for freedom of expression in Thailand.
Lady Gaga's Rolex Watch Jibe Outrages Fans in Thailand
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is accused of insulting Thailand's image by saying that she wants to buy counterfeit goods in its capital, Bangkok.
Third of Malaria Drugs Fake or Sub-Standard in Asia and Africa
Study suggests battle against malaria undermined by fake and poor quality drugs across Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Foetuses Wrapped in Gold Foil for Black Magic Seized in Thailand; Briton Arrested [PHOTOS]
Remains of six foetuses wrapped in gold leaf, believed to have undergone a black magic ritual, were seized from a travel bag in a Bangkok hotel on Friday, Thai police said in a news conference while showing the corpses.
Kate Middleton Graces Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Lunch: Clues to Duchess’ Fashion Statements
The bottom line, whether it is casuals or formals, high street or low key, Kate Middleton knows how to carry it off.
Roasted Foetuses in Buddhist Occult Rituals: What is Kuman Thong?
Arrest of British man Chow Hok Kuen in Thailand attempting to smuggle foetuses lifts lid on Kuman Thong occult practices
Roasted, Black Magic Foetuses Wrapped in Gold Leaf: Briton Chow Hok Kuen Arrested in Thailand
A British man, Chow Hok Kuen, has been arrested in Thailand after attempting to smuggle in seven roasted foetuses wrapped in gold leaf.
Dead Tigers Discovered in Thailand Freezer
Carcasses of tigers and other big cats discovered in raid on suburban home in Bangkok.
Sony Shares Fall to 32-Year Low as Heavy Losses Scare off Investors
Sony share price fell seven percent to a 32-year low after the company reported record annual losses for 2011.
Sony Posts Record Loss of £3.5bn, But Forecasts Profitable 2012
Sony has recorded a £3.5bn loss for 2011, beating its own forecast, but predicts a return to profits for the coming year.
Sex-Change Teenager Jackie Green Reaches Semi-Finals of Miss England
Transgender model Jackie Green is in the running to win Miss England
Thailand: ‘Uncle SMS’ Amphon Tangnoppakul, Jailed for Text Insult of Queen Sirikit, Dies in Prison
Thai man serving record 20-year sentence for breaking Thailand’s strict lese-majesty laws has died.
BG Group Raises LNG Profit Outlook, Targets 7% Annual Growth in Production Till 2020
According to Shore Capital, BG Group is likely to be the major British large-cap gaining from rising oil prices as integrated oil peers 'struggle for the same degree of leverage' to the rising cost of crude.
Lloyd's of London Sees no Big Q1 Losses After Spate of Natural Disasters in 2011
The Lloyd's of London insurance market, the world's oldest, has said it suffered no significant first quarter losses after a difficult 2011.
Spectacular Underwater Images by 2012 Miami Amateur Photography Contest Winners [PHOTOS]
The contest is organised by the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
UK's Largest Ever Marijuana Smuggling Haul: 3.5 Tons of Cannabis Seized in Thailand
Three and a half tons of marijuana destined for the UK has been detained by Thai police in what is being reported as the biggest ever seizure of the drug.
Get Fit for Summer: IBTimes UK's Jamie Lewis Begins Painful Quest for Body Beautiful
IBTimes UK reporter Jamie Lewis takes on his worst nightmare: getting fit.
'Tiger Temple' in Thailand is Growing Tourism Hot Spot: Where Wild Stays with the Monks [PHOTOS]
Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua, popularly known as the "Tiger Temple", in western Thailand is a growing tourist hot spot.
Forbes’ List of Top Ten Biggest Companies in the World [SLIDESHOW]
Exxon Mobil tops the Forbes' list of Global 2000 companies.
Jack Straw May Face Court over Abdel Hakin Belhadj Rendition Claims
Former leader of Libyan Islamic Fighting Group threatens civil action against ex-foreign secretary.
Indonesia Earthquake: Life in Aceh after Earthquake Hits Island [SLIDESHOW]
A moderate earthquake of 5.1 magnitude struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island today but there were no reports of damage, the geophysics agency said.
Corus Steel Plant: At Last, Something to Cheer About in the North-East
A little over two years ago, Tata Corus closed down their Teeside Cast Products plant in Redcar with the loss of 1,600 jobs by late February 2010. With the parent company in India expressing a willingness to sell the steel mill, Geoff Waterfield, Chairman of the Multi-unions at Redcar, expressed the hope in mid-2010 that a buyer would be found and that steel would again be produced at the site by Christmas that year, but this proved to be far too ambitious.
Two Mild Earthquakes Hit India: Report
Two mild tremors were felt in India, measuring 4.5 and 4.9 on the Richter scale, in the west Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, officials confirmed.
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude: More Photos from the Scene, Aftershocks Being Monitored [SLIDESHOW]
The world breathed a sigh of relief after the tsunami warning that was issued in the wake of an 8.7 magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province on Wednesday evening was lifted.
Indonesia Earthquake: UK Travellers to Thailand Face Delays
Phuket international airport closed after tsunami alert and travellers from UK airports to Thailand urged to check their flights.
Indonesia 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake: Latest Pictures, Video from the Scene
Indonesia 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake: Latest Pictures, Video from the Scene
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude and Tsunami Warnings: Latest Updates [VIDEO]
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude and Tsunami Warnings: Latest Updates [VIDEO]
Thailand's Phuket Airport is Closed after Tsunami Warning
Phuket Airport in Thailand is closed after tsunami warning was issued, according to a new report.
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude: Horrible Memories of 2004 Quake Re-Surface [SLIDESHOW]
Indonesia Earthquake 8.7 Magnitude: Horrible Memories of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Re-Surface [SLIDESHOW]
Aftershocks Hit Indonesia; Tsunami Unlikely [VIDEO]
Quake Aftershock of 6.5 Hits Indonesia, Minutes After the 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake