Vietnam is welcoming foreign tourists this month for the first time since the spring of 2020 as the Southeast Asian country gradually reopens its tourism sector amid the pandemic.

BEIJING: China on Monday stayed silent over growing overseas concern for tennis star Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since accusing a powerful politician of sexual abuse -- the first time the #MeToo movement has reached the top echelons of th...

The famed Maya Bay in Krabi province will probably be reopened to tourists on Jan 1, with regulations in place to preserve the rehabilitated beach and bay from the ecological ruin it previously suffered.

PRACHIN BURI: An abandoned human foetus was found in a toilet cubical at the bus terminal of the Transport Company in Kabin Buri district on Monday morning.

A brand of Hong Kong gin has been forced by the British drinks industry watchdog to change its name after it was deemed offensive.

MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will file his candidacy for next year's election later on Monday, his spokesperson said, but he will not compete against his daughter, who is running for vice president.

KALASIN: A man was burned to death when he fell into a backyard charcoal kiln while opening it up, in Na Mon district on Sunday night, police said.

There were 6,343 new Covid-19 cases and 45 more fatalities registered during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Monday morning.

Thailand's economy contracted less than expected in the third quarter as businesses started a slow recovery from the coronavirus-driven slump in activity, while the reopening of the tourism sector raised hopes of a steady revival.

KRABI: Several billboards with greetings for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha were slashed and torn ahead of his arrival in this southern province on Monday for a mobile cabinet meeting on Tuesday.