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Philippine dictator's son running for president campaigns in rival family's bailiwick

Presidential aspirant Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. arrived to a warm welcome in Paniqui municipality in Tarlac province on April 2 as supporters in red and green - the campaign colours of Marcos and his running mate Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio - crowded his caravan on the way to the Tarlac City Plazuela where they held an election rally.
2022-04-04 16:00:59

Crowd erupts with cheers at election rally for Philippine vice president

The audience was heard chanting Robredo's name at the gathering held in Tagbilaran City, Bohol province. She said: 'Not just Leni, but also Kiko!' referring to her running mate Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan.
2022-04-04 15:59:46

Stowaway bat causes panic after flying onto plane preparing for take-off

The nocturnal stowaway flapped through the open door while guests were boarding the flight at the Bohol–Panglao International Airport in the Philippines on March 30.
2022-04-04 14:10:00

American, 37, arrested for investment scam while living high-life in Thai red-light district

The suspect named by police as Matthew Christensen, 37, is said to have duped fellow U.S. citizens into believing he was an investment manager for a company with 60 branches across the world.
2022-04-04 14:00:00

Terrified Filipino local reveals Brit gangster held a gun in his mouth and screamed 'I'm going to kill you' as victims say underworld boss will 'go to hell'

The father-of-one, 28, said he was standing in the street with a group of friends when Darren Wall, 44, allegedly barged into him and pushed him to the ground.
2022-04-04 13:34:58

British gangster, 44, seen on CCTV attacking revellers days before 'underworld reign of terror' crashed down

Darren Wells, 44, is seen emerging from a white pick-up with his wife Khanary Jane Abejo, 23, in the front seat and bodyguards in the back when it stops outside the Secret Door nightclub in Manila on March 13 in the early hours of the morning.
2022-04-04 13:26:15

Glamorous Filipina wife of British gangster, 44, accused of running brutal underworld empire speaks out to defend him

Khanary Jane Abejo, 23, said she fell in love with Darren Wall, 44, shortly after he moved to Manila, the Philippines, around four years ago and they had a child together.
2022-04-04 13:16:16

British gangster, 44, accused of running brutal underworld empire speaks from hell-hole prison cell in the Philippines

Darren Wall, 44, was arrested along with his Filipina wife Khanary Jane Abejo, 23, in a nightclub in Manila last week in the early hours of March 23 after allegedly brandishing a gun and attacking revellers.
2022-04-04 13:10:03

Filipina wife of British gangster, 44, accused of running brutal underworld empire speaks out to defend him

Khanary Jane Abejo, 23, said she fell in love with Darren Wall, 44, shortly after he moved to Manila, the Philippines, around four years ago and they had a child together.
2022-04-03 19:49:46

British boxer, 44, accused of running brutal gang in the Philippines loads gun in chilling video

Darren Wall, 44, was arrested along with his Filipina wife Khanary Jane Abejo, 23, in a nightclub in Manila last week in the early hours of March 23 after allegedly brandishing a gun in the club and attacking revellers.
2022-04-02 22:16:25

American, 37, arrested for investment scam while living high-life in Thai red-light district

The suspect named by police as Matthew Christensen, 37, is said to have duped fellow U.S. citizens into believing he was an investment manager for a company with 60 branches across the world.
2022-04-02 18:04:28

Abandoned 49-storey 'Ghost Tower' exudes eerie vibes in Thailand

Sathorn Unique Tower was planned to become a luxury condominium with 600 units but its construction had to stop in 1997 when it was only 80 per cent done due to financial problems.
2022-04-02 13:53:06

Hundreds of colourful lanterns displayed for festival in Thailand

The lantern installations held different themes that visiting tourists enjoyed as they took pictures with them in Samut Prakan province.
2022-04-02 13:19:09

Sacred 'tiger temple' has more than 1,200 steps leading to the top in Thailand

Footage shows the Buddhist temple with a unique design in Kanchanaburi province. Large tiger statues would welcome visitors at the entrance while a massive golden Buddha resides at its peak.
2022-04-02 12:36:13

Stowaway bat causes panic after flying onto plane preparing for take-off

The nocturnal stowaway flapped through the open door while guests were boarding the flight at the Bohol–Panglao International Airport in the Philippines on March 30.
2022-04-02 12:26:28

American, 37, arrested for investment scam while living high-life in Thai red-light district

The suspect named by police as Matthew Christensen, 37, is said to have duped fellow U.S. citizens into believing he was an investment manager for a company with 60 branches across the world.
2022-04-02 12:13:34

Sparks fly from Airbus A320 plane making emergency landing in Colombia

The Airbus A320 operated by low-cost carrier LATAM took off from Medellin, Colombia, at 7.15 pm on March 29 before pilots reported a fault with the front landing gear.
2022-04-02 10:56:53

Futuristic Buddhist HQ seen from planes on approach to Bangkok airport

The round domes dominate the landscape as passengers gaze out of the windows a few minutes from landing at the Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in the Thai capital.
2022-04-02 10:39:46

Thai park officials open new mini zoo following closure of Dusit Zoo in Bangkok

Locals flocked to enter the Thanyaburi Mini Zoo in Pathum Thani province as it welcomed visitors on March 13 after the original Dusit Zoo, an 80-year-old zoo in Bangkok, was closed back in September 2018. 
2022-04-02 10:12:26

Thailand holds art festival 'Cultural District 2021' featuring Rattanakosin Kingdom's heritage

Footage shows the exhibition showcasing photographs and architecture of historical and cultural value in Bangkok.
2022-04-02 10:06:01