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Princess Formally Disqualified From PM Nomination
BANGKOK — The Election Commission on Monday afternoon declared that the eldest daughter of the late King Bhumibol cannot compete in the upcoming election as a candidate for prime minister. The post...
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Improper Display of King Portrait Brings Police to Thai Raksa Chart
BANGKOK — Word that a party allied with former leader Thaksin Shinawatra was inappropriately displaying His Majesty the King’s portrait prompted a police visit Tuesday morning. The post Improper...
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Gov’t Hits Brakes on Inter-Airport Rail Line Over CP Demands
BANGKOK — A project to connect three international airports by high-speed rail was suspended after the conglomerate backing the project changed its terms. The post Gov’t Hits Brakes on Inter-Airport...
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Thai Raksa Chart Set for Disbandment Amid Princess Backlash
BANGKOK — Citing a grave violation of election law, the Election Commission on Tuesday recommended that the Thai Raksa Chart Party be dissolved for allegedly drawing the monarchy into politics. The...
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Buddhist Group Wants Party Disbanded for Citing Buddha
BANGKOK — A Buddhist organization on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to dissolve a conservative party claiming to apply the Buddha’s teachings to their policies. The post Buddhist Group Wants...
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Facing its Demise, Thai Raksa Chart Demands Fair Trial
BANGKOK — The party under investigation for allegedly exploiting the monarchy by nominating a former princess said Wednesday the case against it must proceed fairly. The post Facing its Demise, Thai...
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Royal Fraud Acquitted of Human Trafficking
BANGKOK — The court acquitted a well-known socialite of human trafficking Monday, though she will continue to serve a sentence for royal defamation. The post Royal Fraud Acquitted of Human Trafficking...
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#SkyLovesDaddy: How a Politician Became a Sweeping Thai Net Hashtag
BANGKOK — In the lead-up to the first election since social media fully bloomed in the country, every major party is competing for attention on the volatile Thai internet. The post #SkyLovesDaddy: How...
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Candidates Say ‘Be Mine’ as Valentine’s Day Sweeps Kingdom (Photos)
BANGKOK — Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day is celebrated across Thailand by state and private organizations. The post Candidates Say ‘Be Mine’ as Valentine’s Day Sweeps Kingdom (Photos) appeared...
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Court Accepts Request to Disband Pro-Thaksin Party
BANGKOK — The Thai Raksa Chart Party appeared headed toward oblivion Thursday after a court with the power to disband political parties agreed to take up the case against it. The post Court Accepts...
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Pheu Thai to Stage Bangkok’s First Full-Blown Election Rally
BANGKOK — Bangkok will see its first outdoor election rally this afternoon, when candidates from the Pheu Thai Party take the stage in front of City Hall. The post Pheu Thai to Stage Bangkok’s First...
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Missing Thai Woman Found Walking 600 KM From Home
CHIANG RAI — A 59-year-old woman who went missing eight months ago has been found walking on a road about 600 kilometers from her home – in China. The post Missing Thai Woman Found Walking 600 KM From...
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Democrats Accuse Prayuth of Illegal Canvassing
BANGKOK — Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called upon election regulators Monday to investigate whether junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha has abused his office to canvass for votes. The post...
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Army Revokes Order to Broadcast ‘Red Scare’ Song
BANGKOK — Ghosts of the 1976 massacre were back in the news after army chief Apirat Kongsompong, a hardline royalist, escalated his attacks on the political opposition yet backed off plans to play a...
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Drunk Driver Sparks Blaze Incinerating Furniture Shop: Police
SONGKHLA — A car crashed into a furniture shop and sparked a massive fire that caused at least 80 million baht in damages early Monday morning, police said. The post Drunk Driver Sparks Blaze...
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Army Gets 100M Baht Fund for ‘Border Emergency’
BANGKOK — The government on Monday approved a 100-million baht fund to be used by the army in case of unspecified “emergency” situations at Thailand’s border. The post Army Gets 100M Baht Fund for...
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Quake Swarm Damages 14 Homes in Thailand’s North
LAMPANG — At least 14 residences in the north sustained damage from more than two dozen quakes and tremors that struck between Wednesday and Thursday morning, officials said. The post Quake Swarm...
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Engine Malfunction Reported on Prayuth’s Plane
BANGKOK — An air force plane carrying junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha was forced to return to Bangkok for an emergency landing Thursday morning due to a reported mechanical problem. The post Engine...
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Thai Power Party Defends Candidate’s ‘Hot’ Pics
BANGKOK — A relatively unknown MP candidate in Mukdahan province suddenly found herself at the center of attention on social media this week – probably not for the reason she wanted. The post Thai...
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Cop-Buffalo Showdown Enthralls Internet Because What?
SONGKHLA — A gun at his hip, police captain Puripan Suwannarat squared off against his adversary on a sunny afternoon. Despite favoring a long stick to his sidearm, he walked away from the duel...
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