Tesla boss Musk faces trial for insulting British diver in Thai cave rescue
Tesla boss Elon Musk will have to go to trial to defend himself for mocking a British diver as a paedophile.
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Elephants kneel in ritual tribute to Thailand’s new king
Eleven white-painted elephants have gathered with their handlers before Bangkok’s Grand Palace to pay respects to Thailand’s newly crowned king.
Thai king concludes coronation celebrations with public audience
Thousands of Thais gathered around Bangkok’s Grand Palace on Monday in the hope of catching a glimpse of King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he ended three days of coronation ceremonies with appearances before the public and the diplomatic corps.
Thailand’s king grants new titles on second day of coronation activities
Thailand’s newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Sunday performed the second day of coronation activities, granting new titles to members of the royal family in front of an audience of dignitaries including top government officials and senior Buddhist monks.
Thai king is officially crowned in elaborate ceremony
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been officially crowned in an elaborate centuries-old royal tradition last seen seven decades ago.
Thai king begins coronation rituals in three-day ceremony
The people of Thailand are witnessing this weekend the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a centuries-old royal tradition that last happened seven decades ago.
Diver tells of Thai cave rescue pride after receiving George Medal
A diver who helped save the trapped Thai football team stranded in a flooded cave has spoken of his pride at taking part in the rescue mission.
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.
Thai authorities raid floating home of ‘seasteading’ pioneers
Thai authorities have raided a floating home in the Andaman Sea belonging to an American man and his Thai partner who sought to be pioneers in the “seasteading” movement.
Thai party leader fears military trial over sedition
The leader of a popular new Thai political party which came third in last month’s elections has denied criminal charges of sedition filed against him by the ruling military junta and expressed concern that he will be tried in a military court.
Park rangers rescue six baby elephants trapped in mud pit
Rangers at a national park in north-eastern Thailand have rescued six baby elephants that were trapped in a mud pit.
Rival factions in Thailand claim right to govern following contested election
A military-backed party that based on unofficial results won the most votes in Thailand’s first election since a 2014 coup has said it will try to form a government, after a rival party also claimed it had the right to govern.
Anti-junta party claims victory as Thai election results delayed
Thailand’s election commission has said it will release full vote counts from the first election since a 2014 coup on Friday.
Voting under way in Thailand’s first election since 2014 coup
Voters in Thailand are heading to the polls in the country’s first election since the military ousted an elected government in a 2014 coup.
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.