Thailand names a temporary regent while nation mourns

A 96-year-old retired military officer and former prime minister has been named Thailand's temporary Regent.

Rodrigo Duterte in sights of the International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court has bluntly warned Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte that he could face prosecution over extrajudicial killings.

Thai succession sees Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn rise

King Bhumibol Adulyadej designated his only son Maha Vajiralongkorn heir apparent to Thailand's monarchy in 1972.

A 70-year reign that began in tragic mystery

Bhumibol Adulyadej emerged from obscurity to become the world's longest-ruling monarch and Thailand's most dominant and popular figure in a 70-year reign that revived a faltering centuries-old royal dynasty.

After 70 years on the throne, Thai king dies at 88

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died after a long illness.

Emergency meeting called as Thais pray over king's 'unstable' health

Thais have started wearing pink en masse to express their hope that the king will recover from a long illness.

Philippines addicts offered ten steps to amnesty, but is this rehab?

When the country's drug crackdown hit his supply and he found himself smoking what turned out to be candy, addict Ramson Donado decided to surrender.

100 turbulent days that have shaken Asia

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On foreign policy, maverick Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has everyone guessing. At home, he has been lethal but is still popular

Malaysia government mouthpiece calls for 'Budgie Nine' to be deported

An influential government-controlled Malaysian newspaper has called for the nine Australians arrested for celebrating at Malaysia's Grand Prix win in their budgie smugglers to be deported and banned from ever returning to the country.