Thai LionAir to probe mid-air engine fire at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok

Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport , Indonesia
A Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport , Indonesia. Photo: Afrogindahood.

Thai LionAir will investigate an incident on Friday when the engine of one of its planes caught fire after taking off from Don Mueang International [Read More…]

Engine troubles bring sink-or-swim moment for Thailand’s sub deal with China

INS Sindhurakshak (S63) submarine
INS Sindhurakshak (S63) submarine, a Sindhughosh class (Russian Kilo class) SSK. Photo: Brian Burnell.

This month brings a make-or-break meeting for the Thai Navy’s deal to buy a Chinese-made submarine, with delivery threatened by the fading chance of China [Read More…]

Australian woman claims Church of Scientology imprisoned her for twelve years

Starboard side of the Scientology cruise ship Freewinds, berthed at Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Starboard side of the Scientology cruise ship Freewinds. Photo: Mary-Austin & Scott. CC BY-SA 2.0.

Valeska Paris, an Australian women and former Scientologist, has claimed that the Church of Scientology imprisoned her for twelve years aboard the Scientology-owned cruise ship, [Read More…]