Indonesia, Malaysia Agree To Take In Stranded Rohingyas
The "boat people," as they've been called, have been stranded at sea for weeks with little food or water. Indonesia and Malaysia say they will take them in temporarily.
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Asia's Governments Talk As Desperate Rohingyas Wait At Sea
At least 1,000 are still stranded offshore in rickety boats with little food or water. But so far, the governments of Southeast Asia have shown no willingness to let them come ashore.
Why No One Wants The Rohingyas
As thousands of members of the persecuted minority flee Myanmar and Bangladesh on rickety boats, the rest of Southeast Asia is showing a distinct reluctance to take them in.
30 Graves, Thought To Be Burmese Migrants, Found In Thailand
Remains from the graves are believed to be illegal migrants who were likely victims of human trafficking.
Thai Tourist Island Rocked By Car Bomb
The explosion in the southern tourist island of Samui wounded seven people. The government has blamed the activists opposed to the country's ruling junta.
Thailand Lifts Martial Law, But Critics Say Its Replacement Is Worse
The announcement goes into effect immediately. The new law, Article 44, gives coup leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha sweeping powers over the Thai government.
Thai Ruler Says He's Prepared To End Martial Law
Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, who seized power last May, says he will lift martial law and replace it with a constitutional provision that gives him the very same powers.
Thai Court Charges Ex-Premier Yingluck With Negligence
Yingluck Shinawatra, whose government was ousted in a military coup in May, will be tried for her role in overseeing a failed policy to boost the price of rice paid to mostly poor, rural farmers.
Thailand Cautions Women Against 'Underboob Selfies'
Citing both potential harm to society and a 2007 law, Thailand's Culture Ministry warns women to resist a trend of taking photos that focus on the midriff and the lower portion of their breasts.
Chilean Cyclist Nearing Record Killed By Truck In Rural Thailand
Juan Francisco Guillermo, 47, had been hoping to set a Guinness record by cycling more than 155,000 miles on five continents over five years.