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Seeking Political Foothold, Rights Crusaders Drop 112 Reform
Along the way to the ballot box, an issue has been unceremoniously dropped by the Future Forward Party: reform of the royal defamation law. The post Seeking Political Foothold, Rights Crusaders Drop...
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We’re No. 1? Chiang Mai Air Pollution Smashes Competitors
CHIANG MAI — The “Rose of the North” won world recognition Wednesday for the dubious distinction of having the worst recorded air quality during peak conditions. The post We’re No. 1? Chiang Mai Air...
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Drunk Drivers Get Ankle Jewelry, Home Confinement
BANGKOK — A group of drunk drivers were given ankle monitors and placed under home curfew Friday as the authorities introduce new tools to crack down on the leading cause of holiday road deaths. The...
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BMA Defends Giving Top Post to Anti-Govt Activist
BANGKOK — A deputy governor of Bangkok said Thursday he welcomes a former anti-election campaigner as his colleague, citing his “knowledge and ability.” The post BMA Defends Giving Top Post to...
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Car Narrowly Escapes ‘Thai UFO’ (Video)
BANGKOK — A construction company owner apologized Thursday after a metallic object plummeted from the skies onto a road north of Bangkok. The post Car Narrowly Escapes ‘Thai UFO’ (Video) appeared...
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Thailand ‘Not Ready’ for Online Lottery Tickets: Official
BANGKOK — When the first amendments in 40 years come to the national lottery, they won’t immediately include online ticket sales, but open the door to big changes to how jackpots pay out. The post...
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Tour Palaces and Dress Up for Bangkok’s 236th Birthday
BANGKOK — Past kings will be honored, rare cultural gems trotted out and parades staged tomorrow when the capital turns 236. The post Tour Palaces and Dress Up for Bangkok’s 236th Birthday appeared...
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Cop Cam: Chase Suspect Through Traffic, Markets
SONGKHLA — Thursday began like any ordinary day for Capt. Thanpisit Muangchan and his patrol team. That is until he spotted a man on motorcycle with what he suspected to be narcotics. The post Cop...
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Weed Fans Head to Highland to Spark Hope For Legal Thai Bud
BANGKOK — Tribeswomen from the north on Saturday taught urbanites to weave fiber made from hemp, while other marijuana enthusiast crowded to learn how to make bamboo bongs. The post Weed Fans Head to...
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Siege Over: Last Residents of Fort Community to Leave
BANGKOK — Decades of legal battles and standoffs, residents of a historic community at one of Bangkok’s two remaining premodern forts have raised the white flag, City Hall said Monday. The post Siege...
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Judge Wants Critics to Wait 10 Years to Protest Forest Dachas
CHIANG MAI — Activists in Chiang Mai pledged fresh opposition Monday to forest homes built for court officials on Doi Suthep after one suggested they build first and ask questions later. The post...
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Russian Sex Gurus Trial on Hold Pending More Investigation
PATTAYA — Police said Monday they are still investigating a group of Slavic “sex instructors,” though they admit it could over a month before a trial begins. The post Russian Sex Gurus Trial on Hold...
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Junta Hits Back at Politico’s Call For Ending Draft
BANGKOK — A junta spokesman on Tuesday slammed a Pheu Thai politician’s pledge to abolish national conscription if his party wins the next election. The post Junta Hits Back at Politico’s Call For...
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Singer Apologizes for Onstage Monk Cosplay (Video)
BANGKOK — In a now-viral video, singer Siriluk Phingam was raising cheers from his audience. He was dressed in monk’s robe and brandishing an alms bowl as he sang in the company of scantily clad...
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Experts Cast Doubt on Thailand’s Offer to Host Trump – Kim Summit
BANGKOK — After watching on the sideline for decades, Thailand earlier this week offered to play a gigantic role that no country ever achieved so far: hosting a meeting between US President Donald...
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Prayuth ‘Leaked Clip’ Under Investigation
BANGKOK — In an audio message leaked to the media last week, several people were heard discussing the candidates seeking jobs as the top regulators of mass media and telecommunications. The post...
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Army Says Lack of Protests Signals Reconciliation
BANGKOK — A defense ministry spokesman on Thursday said political reconciliation now reigns over Thailand – because there is no longer any street protest from the Redshirts and Yellowshirts. The post...
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Unaware, Cab Strands Tourist Midway Through Airport Trip
BANGKOK — On Tuesday night, taxi driver Suthee Inthorn was driving his passenger from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport to catch his flight back to Japan. The post Unaware, Cab Strands Tourist Midway...
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Monks Defend Fraud TV Host’s Ordination
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Buddhist officials are reportedly investigating whether a temple in the northeast violated any regulation when it agreed to ordain a celeb anchorman convicted of fraud as a monk...
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Celebs Say They Were Fooled by Fake Makeup Firm
BANGKOK — Four actresses accused of endorsing a cosmetics brand with bogus license numbers turned themselves in to police Thursday and said they weren’t aware of the forgery. The post Celebs Say They...
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