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Justice at Last? Museum Amends Display of Iconic ‘Cannibal’
BANGKOK — A man who has haunted imaginations of Thai children for six decades may soon lose his gruesome reputation as the country’s most well known serial killer. The post Justice at Last? Museum...
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Palace Releases Queen Bio Ahead of Birthday
BANGKOK — An official biography of Queen Suthida was unveiled on Sunday, just a day before the nation celebrates her 41st birthday. The post Palace Releases Queen Bio Ahead of Birthday appeared first...
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Parties Condemn ‘Barbaric’ Assault on Activist
BANGKOK — A prominent activist remains hospitalized Monday after he was attacked by a group of men while leaving an anti-junta protest yesterday. The post Parties Condemn ‘Barbaric’ Assault on...
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Kawaii Jao! AKB48 Unveils Chiang Mai Sister Group
CHIANG MAI — A northern idol group associated with Japanese pop assemble AKB48 is in the making. The post Kawaii Jao! AKB48 Unveils Chiang Mai Sister Group appeared first on Khaosod English.
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Pheu Thai Paves Way for Thanathorn’s PM Bid
BANGKOK — Future Forward leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is tipped to be the anti-junta coalition’s frontrunner for the premiership after Pheu Thai Party said it will not nominate its own leader....
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Thanathorn, Prayuth Formally Nominated as PM
BANGKOK — Future Forward chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha were named as candidates for the top government job by their respective parties Wednesday. The post...
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‘The People are the Best,’ Israel Amb Talks Thailand, Security, and Dates
BANGKOK — Meir Shlomo first saw Thailand through the eyes of a backpacker. The year was 1979. The Kingdom made an impression on the Tel Aviv native and his wife, who was backpacking alongside him. The...
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Prayuth Wins Second Term as PM
BANGKOK — With the help of pro-junta lawmakers and his own handpicked Senators, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha secured another term in office Wednesday night. The post Prayuth Wins Second Term as PM...
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Phalang Pracharath Stakes Claim on Key Cabinet Posts
BANGKOK — A leading pro-military party said Thursday it will reserve key ministerial posts for its members, reversing earlier talks of distributing them to their allies. The post Phalang Pracharath...
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MP Who Refused to Vote for Prayuth Faces Repercussions
BANGKOK — Bhumjaithai Party is mulling disciplinary action against the MP who refused to vote for junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha’s second term in office, a source said Friday. The post MP Who...
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DefMin Dismisses HK Copycat Protest in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A large-scale anti-government protest like that rocking Hong Kong is unlikely to break out in Bangkok any time soon, a senior official said Tuesday. The post DefMin Dismisses HK Copycat...
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‘Chinese Tourist’ Who Took a Dump in Chinatown Not Chinese After All
It turned out the man shamed by the internet isn’t Chinese. He’s Thai, and he’s a youngster living with a mental disability. The post ‘Chinese Tourist’ Who Took a Dump in Chinatown Not Chinese After...
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Opposition Wants Junta to Explain How Senators Were Chosen
BANGKOK — Opposition politicians said Wednesday they plan to file a motion urging the House Speaker to scrutinize the criteria used by the junta to select the 250 senators. The post Opposition Wants...
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Inaction Preceded Crane Collapse That Injured 10 Schoolgirls
BANGKOK — A crane that fell on an all-girls school and injured 10 students in downtown Bangkok had been operating illegally for weeks, police said Thursday. The post Inaction Preceded Crane Collapse...
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‘Drowned Man’ Rises, Startles Rescue Workers
CHAINAT — Police officers and rescue workers were in for a surprise Thursday when a “dead body” they were supposed to retrieve opened his eyes and greeted them instead. The post ‘Drowned Man’ Rises,...
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Cabbie Charges Brit 4,000 Baht for Airport-Khaosan Trip
BANGKOK — A taxi driver was arrested Thursday after fleecing a British tourist of nearly 10 times the normal fare for a trip from the airport to Khaosan Road, police said. The post Cabbie Charges Brit...
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Cambodian Identified as Fugitive in School Crane Fall
BANGKOK — Police said Friday that the operator of a crane that fell on an all-girls school and injured 10 students earlier this week is a Cambodian national who remains on the run. The post Cambodian...
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Politicos Seize Revolt Anniversary to Call for Charter Amendment
BANGKOK — Opposition politicians on Monday mark the 87th year since the birth of Thai democracy by calling for charter amendments aimed to rid the junta of its influence. The post Politicos Seize...
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Taxis Who Reject Passengers Will Face Larger Fines
BANGKOK — Bangkokians rejoice! Cabbies who refuse passengers will be subject to heavier fines under a new legal amendment, officials said Monday. The post Taxis Who Reject Passengers Will Face Larger...
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Thai-Cambodian Trains to Reopen After 45 Years
BANGKOK — A rail service connecting Bangkok with the Thai-Cambodian border is set to restart next week, exactly 45 years after it was halted by a Communist takeover. The post Thai-Cambodian Trains to...
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