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Prayuth to Take Campaign Stage for Junta Party
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha will help campaign for a party that nominated him to become the next prime minister, a party official said Monday. The post Prayuth to Take Campaign Stage...
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Stingray Cooking Contest Draws Online Fury
BANGKOK — A popular TV cooking show became a boiling topic on social media Monday after it featured a rare stingray as part of a menu. The post Stingray Cooking Contest Draws Online Fury appeared...
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Businessman Seeks Son-in-Law – For 10 Million Baht
CHUMPHON — Urgently seeking: a prospective husband for a millionaire’s daughter. Reward: 10 million baht, paid upon the successful application. The post Businessman Seeks Son-in-Law – For 10 Million...
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Yellowshirts Acquitted of Deadly Parliament Unrest
BANGKOK — A court on Monday found a group of anti-government protest leaders not guilty of multiple charges for their siege of the parliament in 2008 which turned fatal. The post Yellowshirts...
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Army Chief Files Libel Charges Against Seripisut
BANGKOK — Army commander-in-chief Apirat Kongsompong on Tuesday filed a defamation complaint against an outspoken anti-military politician, a source inside the military said. The post Army Chief Files...
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Thai Fruit Tycoon to Host Tournament For Daughter’s Suitor
CHUMPHON — Bachelors of fortitude and diligence are hereby invited to a tournament: win a dame’s hand in marriage, win a 10 million baht purse and inherit a fruity empire. The post Thai Fruit Tycoon...
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Old Parliament to be Used Until Ides of March
BANGKOK — Junta-appointed lawmakers will continue to meet in the old parliament building until March 15 before turning the facility over to the palace, the house speaker said Tuesday. The post Old...
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Prayuth Backing Off Campaign Plans, Party Leader Says
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha may not hit the campaign trail for those who nominated him to be prime minister after all, a party leader said Wednesday. The post Prayuth Backing Off...
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Sorry We’re Closed! Election Commission Leaves Thailand on Eve of Vote
BANGKOK — Grievances over campaign malpractice, no matter how urgent, will have to hold till next week because nearly all members of the Election Commission are traveling overseas. The post Sorry...
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Thai Raksa Chart Leaders to Be Present For Judgment Day
BANGKOK — Executives of an embattled party allied to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra said Wednesday they will be present in court tomorrow to hear the verdict that will decide their fate. The post...
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Embarrassed Muangthong United Turns in Bare-Assed Fan
BANGKOK — A football club in northern Bangkok was fined 30,000 baht Tuesday after it turned in a fan who bared his butt during a match last month. The post Embarrassed Muangthong United Turns in...
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Army Chief Swears to Only Back Gov’t Loyal to King
BANGKOK — At an unprecedented oath-swearing ceremony held Thursday, army commander-in-chief Apirat Kongsompong vowed to only support a government loyal to the monarchy. The post Army Chief Swears to...
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Police Deployed at Court Before Thai Raksa Chart Verdict
BANGKOK — Police and protesters are converging on the court where the fate of a major political party will be decided Thursday afternoon. The post Police Deployed at Court Before Thai Raksa Chart...
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Thai Raksa Chart Disbanded for Nominating Princess
BANGKOK — The court on Thursday dissolved a key party aligned with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for what was deemed a serious violation of elections law. The post Thai Raksa Chart...
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Gov’t Weighs Songkran Booze Ban
BANGKOK — Each year calls to ban alcohol during Thai New Year’s festive and watery days grow louder, and this year health officials say they’re want to make it a reality. The post Gov’t Weighs...
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Cabbie Unapologetic After 1,800B-Fare Overcharge
BANGKOK — A taxi driver was fined Friday for charging two passengers 1,800 baht for a short drive from Mo Chit Bus Station to Pathum Thani province. The post Cabbie Unapologetic After 1,800B-Fare...
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400 Senator Candidates Shortlisted for Prayuth
BANGKOK — A junta-led committee has selected a group of shortlisted candidates for the junta to appoint as unelected senators, a deputy prime minister said Friday. The post 400 Senator Candidates...
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Police Tight-Lipped After Bombs Rip Through South
BANGKOK — Police said an investigation is underway to find those responsible for a bombing spree that struck the southern region Sunday but declined to identify any suspects. The post Police...
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Abhisit Rules Out Voting for Prayuth
BANGKOK — Hopping off the fence that divides the electorate, Democrat Party chairman Abhisit Vejjajiva said Sunday he will not support junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha’s bid for another term in office....
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#SmartChoice? Netizens Unconvinced by Prayuth’s Simple Meal
BANGKOK — When he’s not pulling the levers of power, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is a simple human who eats modest meals. The post #SmartChoice? Netizens Unconvinced by Prayuth’s Simple Meal...
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