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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2016
Trump is not the only one casting political risk cloud over Southeast Asia
Donald Trump's protectionist policies aside, rising political risk in Southeast Asia is casting a shadow over economies that have been a driver of global growth in recent years.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 4, 2016
Thai crown prince will ascend throne Dec. 1, palace official says
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will ascend Thailand's throne on Dec. 1, following the death of his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a senior palace official said Thursday.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 2, 2016
Start of a new era of intolerance in Thailand?
Rising nationalism after the king's death could signal worrying days ahead for the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 31, 2016
Thailand 'making preparations' for Dec. 1 succession
Thailand is making preparations for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne Dec. 1, two senior military sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2016
Scrap rejected by Thailand has hazardous amounts of lead from electronic waste, ministries say
The government found a potentially hazardous amount of lead in some 200 tons of scrap material Thai authorities refused to accept from Japan, government sources disclosed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 21, 2016
Former Thai leader Yingluck ordered to pay $1 billion compensation over rice scheme
Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's ousted former prime minister and sister of fugitive Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said Friday she has received an administrative order from the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, seeking 35.7 billion baht ($1.01 billion) in compensation over a controversial rice-pledging...
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 17, 2016
Thai king's death reportedly won't delay election
The death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej will not affect plans to hold a general election in 2017, media reported Monday, dismissing speculation that the military government would delay the poll as the country enters a year of mourning.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2016
Why Thailand must tackle populist backlash
Thailand's military junta must focus on reviving growth and address inequality to bridge deep-seated political divisions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2016
Thai Crown set to pass to prince less revered than his father
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has been anointed Thailand's next monarch following his father's death, an elevation that would see him become the 10th king in the Chakri Dynasty and inherit control of a fortune that runs to the tens of billions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2016
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, world's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 88
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died peacefully on Thursday, was the world's longest-reigning monarch, credited with restoring the influence of Thailand's royalty during 70 years on the throne and earning the devotion of many of his subjects.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 4, 2016
Pro-junta MPs plan military-backed party to keep current Thai chief as prime minister
Pro-establishment lawmakers in Thailand said they plan to ensure junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha stays on as prime minister by fielding a proxy political party backed by the military in a general election planned for next year.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Oct 3, 2016
Thailand considers testing all pregnant women for Zika virus
Thailand is considering testing all pregnant women for Zika, the health ministry said on Monday, following confirmation last week of its first known cases of microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size and linked to the Zika virus.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 30, 2016
Thai monarchy could be heading for a crisis
The Thai monarchy is ill-prepared to cope with the uncertainties that will accompany the next king.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 22, 2016
Bangkok edges out London as world's top travel destination
Bangkok has beaten London to be crowned the world's most popular travel destination this year, according to an annual ranking by global payments and technology company Mastercard released on Thursday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2016
At least 12 dead, dozens missing in Thailand as tourist boat capsizes
At least 12 people have died and dozens are missing in Thailand after a boat carrying 150 Thai Muslims capsized in the ancient tourist city of Ayutthaya, officials said Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 12, 2016
Rehab trumped by crackdowns as war on drugs seen failing in Asia
The Philippines has launched a bloody "war on drugs" that has killed at least 2,400 people in just two months, while neighboring Indonesia has declared a "narcotics emergency" and resumed executing drug convicts after a long hiatus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 12, 2016
Bangkok reports 21 new locally transmitted Zika cases
The Thai Health Ministry has confirmed 21 locally transmitted cases of Zika infection in central Bangkok, local media reported Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 7, 2016
Japan earns crucial breathing space with win over Thailand
After encountering an early stumbling block on the road to Russia for the 2018 World Cup finals, Japan comfortably beat Thailand 2-0 on Tuesday night to pick up its first three points of the final round of Asian qualifiers — and perhaps save coach Vahid Halilhozic from the very real possibility being...
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2016
Seminar seeks to shine spotlight on mercury-linked Minamata disease
Victims, researchers and academics will on Saturday gather in Bangkok for a seminar marking the 60th anniversary since the discovery of mercury poisoning malady Minamata disease.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 7, 2016
Japan beats Thailand to get World Cup qualifying campaign up and running
Japan got its World Cup qualifying final-round campaign up and running by beating Thailand 2-0 in Bangkok on Tuesday night for its first win in Asian zone Group B.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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