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Pope's Visit Set to Deliver Philippines 'Greatest Security Nightmare'
Latest A crowd of as many as six million people could be just one of the potential problems for officials in the Philippines as the pope visits Asia’s largest Catholic country.
Builder found six days after workplace plunge
A chinese construction worker survived six days on his own urine after he broke his arms and legs in a fall.
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Police thought to be involved in Bangkok kidnapping case
Twelve policemen are suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of three Korean men for ransom, a source from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) said.
Putting Prisoners on Thailand's Fishing Boats Won't End Abuses, Say Rights Groups
Latest The Prime Minister of Thailand has been asked to bring to an end a plan to employ prisoners on board fishing trawlers to end a labor shortage that is blamed for poor and sometimes abusive conditions.
Phuket Guards Against Trafficking, Monitors Foreign Workers
Latest Phuket’s Governor is taking steps to ensure that Phuket is free of human trafficking by appointing a committee that will also oversee foreign workers.
Don't Feed Bread to Fish, Phuket Seawalker Firms Told by Authorities
Latest Two companies operating ‘‘sea walker’’ tours for tourists on an island off Phuket have been told to stop attracting fish by feeding them bread.
Commando Killer Sentenced to Death But Hiding Out in Australia
Latest One of two men sentenced to death for the murder of a model in Malaysia is likely to be hiding out in Australia, authorities suspect, creating a dilemma for the government.
Letter to Burma's Leader Calls for Recognition of Rohingya
Latest A letter from Human Rights Watch to Burma’s leader calls for discriminatory laws that deprive the Rohingya of citizenship to be amended for the sake of the country’s future.