Three Killed, 48 Injured As Explosion Rocks Thai Festival

At least three people were killed and dozens injured after an explosive device was thrown into a crowd at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in Thailand’s northern Tak province late Friday night. The attack occurred shortly before midnight local time in Umphang district, where the annual festival was underway. Two suspects have been detained, … Read more

Paetongtarn Shinawatra Sworn In As Thailand New Prime Minister (PHOTOS)

Thailand officially swore in Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister on Friday, concluding a tumultuous political period that saw her predecessor ousted and the main opposition party dissolved. Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took the oath of office in a private ceremony with King Maha Vajiralongkorn around 6:15 pm (1115 GMT), making … Read more