Kazakhstani Federation of Muay Thai receives award
Muay Thai Federation of Kazakhstan represented by Karim Massimov, the Prime Minister of the country, has received a unique cup in appreciation for the dedication and engagement in fostering and promoting the sport.
Thai police chief hails bomber hunt 'progress', but still no arrests
Thailand's police chief insisted his officers were making "a lot of progress" in the hunt for the Bangkok shrine bomber despite the lack of arrests and mystery over the attackers' motives.
Bangkok bomb well planned, involved more than 10 people: police
The deadly Bangkok bomb took over one month to plan and was executed by more than 10 people, as more details emerged of the suspected network behind an attack that killed 20 people.
Bangkok bomb shrine reopens as police hunt suspect
Thai monks led prayers for the reopening of a Bangkok shrine where a blast killed 20 people, as police hunted a man shown on security footage calmly planting what is believed to be the bomb.
Hong Kong says avoid Bangkok, others urge caution after bombing
Hong Kong warned its residents to avoid travel to Bangkok while other governments in Asia advised citizens to be extra vigilant, after a bomb attack in the Thai capital killed at least 20 people.
Typhoon Soudelor makes landfall in Taiwan
Typhoon Soudelor made landfall in Taiwan ripping up trees and tearing down billboards as it battered the island with fierce winds and torrential rain.
9-y.o. chess player from Kazakhstan wins World Schools Championship in Thailand
9-year-old WCM from Kazakhstan Amina Kairbekova has won a gold medal in U9 category of the FIDE World Schools Championship held in Thailand.
Nazarbayev appoints Kazakhstan ambassadors to six countries
Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed ambassadors of Kazakhstan to six countries.
Thai Buddhist commend Kazakhstani experience in interethnic tolerance
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Thailand Marat Yessenbayev has met with a member of the executive committee of the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand to discuss interethnic and religious tolerance.
Elderly Thai man jailed for 'royal insult' graffiti
An elderly Thai man was jailed by a military court for scrawling graffiti in a shopping mall toilet critical of the country's junta leaders and its revered king.
Thai former PM Yingluck to face trial over rice scheme
Thailand's former premier Yingluck Shinawatra was ordered to stand trial on charges of negligence over a bungled rice subsidy scheme.
Prayers and tears as Asia mourns tsunami dead 10 years on
Tearful memorials were being held across tsunami-hit nations for the 220,000 people who perished when giant waves decimated coastal areas of the Indian Ocean a decade ago.
Air Astana launches Astana-Bangkok flight
Kazakhstan’s national flag carrier Air Astana has launched a direct flight between Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana and Thailand’s capital Bangkok.
Ailing Thai king advised not to appear for 87th birthday
Thailand's ailing but much adored King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been advised by doctors to cancel an annual appearance to mark his 87th birthday.
Party funeral for British tourist murdered in Thailand
Family and friends staged a party funeral to bid farewell to Hannah Witheridge, one of two British tourists murdered on a Thai holiday island.
UN voices 'serious concern' on human rights in Thailand
The United Nations said it was "seriously concerned" about growing restrictions on human rights activists in Thailand.
Thai PM stacks cabinet with soldiers
Thailand's coup leader and newly appointed premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha received royal endorsement for a cabinet stacked with soldiers.
Thai court drops murder charge against ex-PM Abhisit
A Thai court dismissed murder charges against former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva and his ex-deputy over a bloody 2010 protest crackdown.
Thailand vows 'leniency' in surrogacy cases
Thailand's junta has pledged leniency in the cases of babies born to surrogate mothers.
Myanmar makes $2.3mn heroin bust in 'Golden Triangle'
Myanmar authorities have seized 140 kilograms (310 lbs) of heroin packed into blocks and hidden in a car in the notorious "Golden Triangle" area near the Thai border, police said.