Democrat leader claims moves to persecute him over pork smuggling case
Addressing reporters, Democrat party leader Chalermchai clarified that while former secretary Somkiart is a relative, the relationship is not as close as portrayed by some media…
Crime
Man finds out his ‘wife’ was already married with child
The 38-year-old defendant, who was given a prison term of three years and six months, had swindled a total of 570 million won ($430,000) from the victim in their one year of…
Couple in Thailand charged with hiding dead toddler in fridge
The couple said the boy died from choking on sticky rice. The claim was confirmed by autopsy results on January 7. However, the boy’s aunt said she did not believe the autopsy…
Onion smuggling thrives after Indian export ban
With the export ban on onions, the price of onions have declined in India, but it has fuelled smuggling due to the price differences in Nepal.
Concern over destruction of evidence behind reason to arrest lawmaker in political funds scandal
In addition to the large kickbacks, the involvement of the Abe faction leaders has been a focus of the investigation.
President Xi stresses winning tough, protracted battle against corruption
After persistent anti-corruption efforts over the past 10 years of the new era, an overwhelming victory has been achieved in the fight against corruption, with the gains fully…
Vietnam’s former health minister faces 20 years of imprisonment in Covid-19 test kit case
Former Hai Duong Provincial Party Committee Secretary Phạm Xuan Thang was recommended to serve five to six years in prison for abusing his position and power while performing…
Jimmy Lai lavishes nearly HK$100 million on activists: Prosecutor
The prosecutors also called Lai “a mastermind and financial supporter at the highest level of command” of the international propaganda campaign that sought foreign sanctions…
Vietnamese TikToker fined for ‘defaming’ Angkor Wat
The authorities not only fined TikToker Hua Quoc Anh, but demanded that he learn his lesson and abide by Vietnamese laws on the use of social media and the Internet.
P35 million lost in daring mall robbery in Ozamiz
A hole was dug beneath the tiled concrete floor of the mall’s food court through which the robbers entered the establishment and escaped with their haul of stolen goods.