UN chief urges Burma to resolve Rohingya crisis
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the plight of the 730,000 Muslim Rohingya refugees from Burma’s Rakhine state.
Thailand
Clemency plea for migrants given death penalty over British backpacker murders
The families of two Burmese migrant workers sentenced to death for murdering two British tourists in Thailand in 2014 have appealed to the Thai king to spare their lives.
Thai prime minister advises masks against Bangkok smog
Thailand’s prime minister has urged people in Bangkok to wear face masks to filter out unhealthy air pollution as smog enveloped the capital.
Elon Musk says he did not intend to accuse British diver of being a paedophile
Elon Musk has said he never intended to accuse a British diver of paedophilia, arguing he was instead suggesting he was a “creepy old man”.
Pope to call for nuclear disarmament during November visit to Thailand and Japan
Pope Francis will travel to Thailand and Japan in November for a visit expected to highlight his call for complete nuclear disarmament and honour the small Catholic communities in each country.
Prison sentences upheld for Thai rioters who disrupted 2009 regional conference
Thailand’s Supreme Court has affirmed the prison sentences of 12 members of the Red Shirt political movement convicted in connection with rioting that disrupted an important regional conference in 2009.
Thai court upholds conviction of British backpacker killers
The conviction of two migrants sentenced to death for the murder of two British backpackers in Thailand has been upheld.
Netflix reveals partnership deal to make film about cave rescue of Thai boy footballers
Netflix has announced it is joining with the production company for the movie Crazy Rich Asians to make a film about last July’s dramatic rescue of 12 village boys in northern Thailand who were trapped with their football coach in a flooded cave for more than two weeks.
David Beckham and Prince Of Wales to honour courage at Pride Of Britain Awards
David Beckham and The Prince of Wales will honour amazing individuals at the Pride of Britain Awards.
British diver who helped with Thai cave rescue sues Elon Musk
A British diver who helped rescue youth football players trapped in a cave in Thailand is suing Tesla chief Elon Musk.
Former north-east school pupil opens up about his diving role in extraordinary Thai cave rescue
A former north-east student stepped into murky water just hours after arriving in Thailand as part of efforts to rescue the football team trapped in a cave.
Scottish tourists warned about illegal otter pet trade in east Asia
A Skye otter expert has warned Scottish tourists to watch out for the illegal trade in cubs as pets in parts of east Asia.
Celebrating our Cruise Week – fly, stay and cruise from less than £115 per person per day
Over this past week, we've featured a host of new and exclusive cruise travel offers as part of Press & Journal Travel's Cruise Week.
Picture quiz: Western Isles… Or Thailand?
When tourism bosses in Thailand were looking for a photograph that best summed up the beauty of their tropical beaches back in 2009 they chose a shot of stunning white sands lapped by clear turquoise waters... On the island of Berneray, in the Outer Hebrides.
Former Aberdeen student wanted for murder in south-east Asia spotted in Glasgow – one mile from police station
A former Aberdeen student wanted for the alleged murder of a colleague in south-east Asia last year has been spotted in Glasgow, it is understood.
Pets rescued from dog meat trade in Asia thriving in new life in Moray
Two dogs rescued from atrocious conditions in Asian kennels, which housed more than 5,000 animals, are now thriving in Moray.
VIDEO: The moment a parrot decided to try and keep up with a motorcycle
This is the incredible moment a man riding a motorcycle starts an unlikely race - with a passing parrot.
VIDEO: Double-decker bus crashes into runaway elephant on motorway
These are the horrific moments after a bus carrying 25 people on a motorway crashed into a runaway elephant.
VIDEO: Passers-by rescue beached dolphin after storm
Charn Jarikarn, 46, spotted the exhausted adult bottlenose washed up on the sand.
Family of injured Inverness judo star say her “brain is healing”
The family of Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Stephanie Inglis have said her "brain is healing" after she underwent surgery at a Bangkok hospital yesterday.
Elephant handler charged over death of Scottish tourist
An elephant handler has been charged over the tragic death of a Scottish tourist killed by the animal, according to Thai local media.
£7,000 raised for family of Scottish tourist killed by elephant
A fundraising drive to help the family of a Scot killed by an elephant in Thailand has topped £7,000.
VIDEO: Shocking moment elephant is speared by handler at same Thai park Scots tourist was killed by animal
This shocking footage shows an elephant being speared by a handler at the same Thai park where a Scottish tourist was killed - taken just a week before his death.
Scottish tourist killed by elephant in Thailand
A Scottish tourist has been trampled to death by an elephant in Thailand.
Scottish tourist trampled to death by elephant in Thailand
A Scots tourist has been trampled to death by an elephant in Thailand.
Young Scot stuck in Thailand hospital with brain aneurysm
A young island man is being treated in a Thai hospital after suffering a potentially fatal brain aneurysm.
VIDEO: Orangutan doesn’t want to sleep on the floor… So she does something amazing
Nobody likes sleeping on a hard, concrete floor... So we can all sympathise with Nemo the orangutan who just wants a comfy place to spend the night.
Thai authorities arrest man in connection with Bangkok bombing
A man with a fake Turkish passport and bomb-making materials has been arrested in connection with the deadly bombing at a Bangkok shrine.
Bangkok bomb blast: At least sixteen dead and many injured
Multiple deaths and injuries have been reported after a large explosion in Bangkok city centre.
Funeral held for man who died after kicking mirror in Thailand
The funeral of a Scot who bled to death in Thailand after injuring himself kicking a mirror in a bar is taking place in his home town of Stornoway on Lewis today.
Scots fisherman bled to death in Thailand after cutting himself on smashed mirror
A seaman from the Western Isles has died following an incident in Thailand, it has emerged.
Touching tributes to Skye man who shot himself in Thailand
A community was in mourning last night after a young north man shot himself in a Thailand holiday resort.