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Silpakorn Freshmen Allegedly Forced to Strip, Touch Genitals
BANGKOK — The vice president of the nation’s top fine arts university on Tuesday confirmed reports that freshmen students were ordered to strip naked during an on-campus initiation ritual.
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No Security Threat on Yingluck Verdict, Take 2: Official
BANGKOK — A top intelligence official said Tuesday he did not expect any trouble when the verdict of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is read tomorrow.
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Drones Grounded Over Most of Bangkok for Royal Cremation
BANGKOK — Private drones will not be allowed to fly over much of Bangkok while the royal funeral takes place next month, according to civil aviation authorities.
View ArticleMidnight Blast at Silom’s ‘DJ Station’ Was Electrical Malfunction
BANGKOK — An explosion that sent revelers scrambling from a popular gay club in the early hours of Wednesday morning was caused by an electrical transformer, according to the club.
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Thai Central Bank Labels Top Firms ‘Risky,’ Panic Ensues
BANGKOK — A declaration from the central bank describing five of the nation’s largest financial institutions as “risky” should not cause alarm, according to an investment banker and the leader of the...
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Suthachai Yimprasert, Teacher and Crusader for Liberty, 61
BANGKOK — A former student activist and guerrilla fighter turned academic who advocated his entire life for democracy died Wednesday morning at 61.
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Yingluck in Dubai, Junta Bosses Say
BANGKOK — Top leaders of the military regime said Thursday they believe former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who was found guilty in absentia of malfeasance yesterday, is in Dubai.
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Told to Tone it Down, Media Will Shoulder Losses For Royal Funeral
BANGKOK — Instead of airing a dramatic tale of tragic romance among ancient northern royals three nights a week, Channel 3 is broadcasting “Rak Nakara” every night to rush it to completion by Oct. 3.
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Top Cop Insists Search of Yingluck’s Home Not Too Late
BANGKOK — Police searched two residential properties Thursday to gather evidence relating to former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s flight from justice, including her primary residence.
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‘World’s Toughest Minister’ Rejects Junta Job
BANGKOK — A former transport minister turned internet cult figure turned down a seat on the junta’s 20-year strategy planning body, a government spokesman confirmed Sunday.
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Govt Warns of Plot to Disrupt Royal Funeral
BANGKOK — Anti-monarchy cells are conspiring to disrupt the funeral of His Majesty the Late King this month, deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan said Monday.
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Thai Pig Farmers Complain Trump is Porking Them
BANGKOK — On one banner, American president Donald Trump was depicted as a sharp-fanged pig. On another, he was being burnt at the stake.
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Prayuth Not Striking Arms Deal in Washington, Junta Says
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha’s trip to meet US President Donald Trump did not include any discussion of arms sales, a junta deputy said Tuesday.
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Radical Redshirts Discussed Funeral Sabotage Before Warning
BANGKOK — Threats to cause disturbances during the funeral for His Majesty the Late King were discussed by hardline Redshirt activists several days before the government issued a warning.
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Expert Raises Alarm Over Prayuth-Trump Coal Deal
BANGKOK — Thailand is set to import more than 150,000 tons of coal from the United States following a discussion between top leaders of the two nations in Washington D.C.
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No More Police ‘Extortion’ Checkpoints, New Chief Vows
BANGKOK — It’s an experience familiar to most motorists: cruising down the road with the tunes turned up when traffic suddenly slows and a policeman jumps out.
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Draft Beer at 7-Eleven Gets Okay, Here’s Where to Find It
BANGKOK — Want some pork buns, discounted candy or Singha on draft to go with that?
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Bangkok Literally Sinking in Sex as Brothels Steal Groundwater
BANGKOK — So much water is used for sex in Bangkok’s brothels that it is contributing to the gradual sinking of Bangkok, officials have warned.
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Roads to Close Around Grand Palace After Final Mourners Pay Respects
BANGKOK — The final group of public mourners bid farewell to His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol early Friday morning and the Grand Palace closed its door to prepare for his funeral.
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7-Eleven Pulls Draft Beer After Protest
BANGKOK — Cups won’t be running over with draft beer at 7-Eleven stores, after all.
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