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Yingluck Appointed Head of South China Port
BANGKOK — Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was named the chairwoman of a major seaport in China’s Guangdong province. The post Yingluck Appointed Head of South China Port appeared first on...
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EU Lifts Long-Standing Warning Against Thai Fishing Industry
BANGKOK — The European Union announced Tuesday that it has lifted its warning over Thai fishing products, citing improvements in labor practices. The post EU Lifts Long-Standing Warning Against Thai...
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Southern Teacher Murdered, Truck Stolen for Car Bomb: Police
SONGKHLA — Police said separatists killed a teacher in Songkhla province and stole his truck to use for a car bomb that wounded six Tuesday. The post Southern Teacher Murdered, Truck Stolen for Car...
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Chinese Travelers Could Soon Get Visas Via WeChat
BANGKOK — The Immigration Bureau said Wednesday that it’s considering a plan to let Chinese travelers apply for Thai tourist visas via the mainland’s most popular chat application. The post Chinese...
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Even if Thailand Votes, No Parliament Awaits New Lawmakers
BANGKOK — A massive facility meant to host Thailand’s next parliament in five months appeared far from completion Thursday. The post Even if Thailand Votes, No Parliament Awaits New Lawmakers appeared...
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Election Official Defends Need For New Cars, Including Benzes
BANGKOK — The Election Commission said Friday that taxpayers must foot the bill for tens of millions of baht worth of new cars needed by its directors. The post Election Official Defends Need For New...
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Thailand Pushing Hard for BRN to Join Southern Peace Talks
Fresh attempts to open dialogue with separatists in the Deep South will include the most hard-line group for the first time ... The post Thailand Pushing Hard for BRN to Join Southern Peace Talks...
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Smartphone Driver License Not Accepted by Cops
BANGKOK — If you’re stopped by traffic police, don’t whip out your phone and show them a digital driver’s license touted by transport officials just yet. The post Smartphone Driver License Not...
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Man Arrested After Killing Family of 5
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday that a man caught on film shooting dead his pregnant wife, parents-in-laws and two other relatives is now in custody. The post Man Arrested After Killing Family of 5...
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Fugitive Thai Wife Apprehended 12 Years After German’s Death
BANGKOK — Police said they have arrested the woman behind the murder and cover-up of her German husband nearly 12 years ago. The post Fugitive Thai Wife Apprehended 12 Years After German’s Death...
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‘Haute Cuisine:’ Weed Tom Yum Lands Briton in Hot Water
KOH SAMUI — A British businessman on Koh Samui ran foul of the law Wednesday for innovating in the kitchen by adding cannabis to his tom yum goong. Gary Coughlan, 58, was arrested and charged with...
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Superstar Cop ‘Big Joke’ on His Rise and Plans for Expats, Visas
BANGKOK — The announcement that Thailand’s best-known police officer had arrived sent gasps of shock across a news conference at Royal Thai Police headquarters. “Whoa, he’s not late this time?” one...
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Family Demands Justice Over Japanese Tourist’s Unsolved Murder
BANGKOK — The top justice official said Wednesday police are still looking for leads into who murdered a Japanese tourist in central Thailand 11 years ago. The post Family Demands Justice Over...
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Thais Having Blasts From the Past With #10YearsChallenge
BANGKOK — A lot of things have happened in 10 years, and the latest global social media fad punctured the Thai zeitgeist Thursday. The post Thais Having Blasts From the Past With #10YearsChallenge...
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Election Rally Fears Counterprotest to Instigate Violence
BANGKOK — An organizer of tomorrow’s pro-democracy rally said Friday he fears clashes could break out after a counterprotest was announced for the same site. The post Election Rally Fears...
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Defense Ministry Defends New Lot of Chinese Tanks
BANGKOK — A transparency gadfly on Friday slammed the military’s latest purchase of 14 Chinese battle tanks as an unnecessary waste of money – a claim disputed by the defense ministry. The post...
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Prawit to Feed Sticky Rice to Chinese at ‘Record-Breaking’ Feast
BANGKOK — The man behind a viral disparaging remark about Chinese tourists is scheduled to feed them five tons of mango sticky rice Sunday. The post Prawit to Feed Sticky Rice to Chinese at...
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Counterprotesters Deny Assaulting Pro-Democracy Activist
BANGKOK — The leader of a weekend rally said Monday his group was not involved in the assault of a pro-democracy activist. The post Counterprotesters Deny Assaulting Pro-Democracy Activist appeared...
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Sacred Water Sources Sought for Coronation Rituals
BANGKOK — More than 100 water sources throughout Thailand are being evaluated for use in the royal coronation, the government said Tuesday. The post Sacred Water Sources Sought for Coronation Rituals...
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Royal Decree Paves Way For 2019 Election
BANGKOK — The final hurdle to holding an election this year was cleared Wednesday morning by a royal decree that brings Thailand closer to the elusive poll. The post Royal Decree Paves Way For 2019...
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