Singapore Airlines passenger describes chaos as flight hit turbulence
Dzafram Azmir was on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit what the airline calls "extreme turbulence," leading to one death and dozens of injuries.
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Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Thailand lawmakers pass landmark LGBTQ marriage equality bill
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.
Rare red panda among 87 animals seized from smugglers at Thai airport
Officials in Thailand say 87 live animals, including an endangered red panda, were found in smugglers' luggage as they tried to fly to India.
Dissident rock band members held in Thailand fear deportation to Russia
Members of a rock band critical of Russia are locked up in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia.
Thailand fireworks factory explosion kills at least 20 people
Photos posted online by rescue workers in Thailand show a fireworks factory leveled by an explosion that one first responder says may have killed almost 20 people.
Groom kills his bride and 4 others at wedding in Thailand
Chaturong Suksuk, a decorated Thai para-athlete, shot his bride, her mother and her sister at the wedding reception, police said.
2 killed in shooting at mall in Bangkok; 14-year-old suspect held
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the suspect in the shooting at the Bangkok mall "was arrested. In fact, he surrendered."
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
Son of Spanish film stars accused of killing, dismembering surgeon
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo confessed to killing and dismembering the victim and then dumping the body parts in the landfill and the sea, police said.
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Mass shooting at child center in Thailand; Settlement reached in "Rust" movie set death suit.
Thailand's legal weed lures curious but cautious Asian tourists
Most Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties, so Thailand's de facto legalization of pot has brought a wave of tourists from the region.
Missing businessman's dismembered body found in freezer with chainsaw
Mack was last seen driving his Mercedes sedan in Pattaya, according to a missing person announcement distributed by his family that offered a reward of 3 million baht ($86,000) .
Police wrap up probe of suspected cyanide serial killer of 14
She is Thailand's worst suspected serial killer ever. Fourteen victims died and one survived an alleged murder spree that spanned eight years, police said.
Woman loses leg after getting it trapped in airport's moving walkway
The passenger was headed to catch a flight from Bangkok when she was caught by the walkway. Medics eventually had to cut her left leg off above the knee.
380 species were just discovered – and many face extinction, report warns
A new report from the World Wildlife Fund identifies hundreds of new species across southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region, but many of those species are already considered endangered.
Suspected serial killer allegedly swindled victims before poisoning them
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn was arrested last week over nine suspicious deaths that took place over several years, but the police swiftly widened their probe.
Officer's wife charged with cyanide murder as list of victims grows to 13
Police described how a fourteenth person narrowly escaped death after vomiting up poisoned food.
Giant panda on loan from China dies in Thailand zoo
Lin Hui died at the age of 21. Her male mate, Chuang Chuang, died at the same zoo back in 2019.
Sugar prices soar to highest in decade
Prices for sugar have soared 19% so far this year, marking the highest level in a decade. Yusuf Khan, commodities reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what's driving the spike and what this could mean for food manufacturers.
Dog sanctuary takes in hundreds of strays
The Man That Rescues Dogs, a nonprofit founded nearly 20 years ago in Thailand, rescues stray dogs off of the streets. For dogs that are paralyzed or disabled, the sanctuary provides wheelchairs so they can live their best lives and run together.
Woman who fled country after fatal Michigan hit-and-run to return to U.S.
"I did not think I would run away, but I was very shocked. I tried to call the police but my hands were shaking," she said.
Soccer team captain from Thai cave rescue dies in U.K.
Duangpetch Promthep was the captain of the Wild Boars soccer team, and he got a scholarship to study in England after the ordeal.
Michigan woman accused of deadly hit-and-run crash flees to Thailand
"When encouraged to turn herself in to police, Howson allegedly stated, 'no cops, no cops,'" an FBI agent said.
Judge orders grand jury material be given to Comey, citing DOJ "missteps"
A federal magistrate judge wrote that there is a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.
Letitia James says charges should be dropped due to "outrageous government conduct"
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
Homeowner charged in shooting death of house cleaner who went to wrong address
An Indiana prosecutor has charged a homeowner who shot and killed a house cleaner earlier this month, when she showed up at his property by mistake.
U.N. Security Council approves U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan
The U.N. Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the Palestinian territory.
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.
Pilot who tried to cut flight's engines gets time served, supervised release
Joseph Emerson tried to shut down a commercial plane's engines midflight in 2023 while traveling off duty in the cockpit's jump seat.
How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026
Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.
Alleged plot to bribe a juror upends former heavyweight boxer's drug trial
A federal jury about to hear the drug-trafficking case against former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic was abruptly dismissed after three men were charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 to exonerate Gogic.
Supreme Court turns away dispute over pregame prayer at school football games
The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.