‘Little Mermaid’ Star Under Fire for Posing at Zoo Notorious for Abusing Apes
Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel in the upcoming Disney movie “The Little Mermaid,” is being slammed for posing with animals at Safari World in Thailand, a zoo that activists say is rife with animal abuse.
Singapore Hanged a Man Over 1 Kilogram of Cannabis He Did Not Touch
The execution of Tangaraju Suppiah went ahead at dawn on Wednesday, despite condemnation from local activists and the international community.
Millions of People Are Getting Sick From This Country’s Toxic Air
This year’s “haze season” in Thailand saw 2.4 million people visiting hospitals for health problems linked to air pollution.
‘Wholly Negligent’: Uyghur Asylum Seekers Keep Dying in Thailand’s Detention Centers
Rights groups have raised concerns about the conditions Uyghur refugees face in detention, after another Uyghur refugee has died in Thai custody.
Man Set to be Executed Over 1 Kilogram of Cannabis He Never Touched
Tangaraju Suppiah, convicted of abetting a drug trafficking attempt, is set to be hanged next week, sparking concern from activists about the fairness of his conviction.
‘Whole Communities Are Disappearing’: 10,000 Families Are Being Evicted From This UNESCO World Heritage Site
Residents at Angkor Wat have been forced by officials to "volunteer" to leave in the name of preserving Cambodia's most popular tourist attraction, an Amnesty International report found.
Activist Arrested for Spray Painting Anti-Monarchy Slogans on the Royal Family’s Palace
While the man was detained, others sprung to action overnight, spray painting the same anti-monarchy symbols across Bangkok, Thailand.
Man Jailed for Neglect After Cat Carcasses and Mysterious Minced Meat Found in His Home
One neighbor described the Malaysian man as an animal lover, while another noted that the number of stray cats in the area had recently declined.
Couple Arrested After Letting a 3-Year-Old Boy Smoke Meth
When questioned by Vietnam police, the couple claimed that they only let the boy try meth once, “just for fun.”
Indonesia’s Crazy Rich Public Servants Are Being Exposed by Online Sleuths
"It’s secret public knowledge that tax officials have unrealistic assets. It shows in the lifestyle of their families."
Chinese Nationals Keep Getting Kidnapped in Thailand And It’s a Weird Mystery
Four immigration police officers have been linked to at least one case, according to authorities.
Thailand’s Election Is Filled With These Controversial Characters. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Faced with pro-democracy protests, half-baked cannabis laws, and the comeback of the Shinawatra family, millions will cast their votes on the country’s leaders in May.