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Royal Consort Sineenat Stripped of Royal Ranks
BANGKOK — A palace order issued Monday stripped Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi of her royal and military ranks for alleged acts of gross insubordination. The post Royal Consort Sineenat...
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HM King Fires Senior Royal Guard
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Monday night fired a high-ranking royal guard from his post. The post HM King Fires Senior Royal Guard appeared first on Khaosod English.
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6 More Palace Aides Expelled, Stripped of Their Titles
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Wednesday fired and stripped six palace officials of their ranks – the latest punishment handed down to royal aides this week. The post 6 More Palace Aides Expelled,...
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Hundreds Besiege Police Dept. to Seek Road Rage Man Who ‘Insults Thailand’
BANGKOK — A man whose incoherent rant prompted a massive outrage on social media that spilled into a real-life protest apologized Thursday for his inflammatory words. The post Hundreds Besiege Police...
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Come Visit for Buddhism and Snow, Pakistani Amb. Invites Thai Tourists
BANGKOK — Buddhism and snow: these are probably not what Thais generally associate with Pakistan, but ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad named them as a hidden highlight that awaits Thai visitors. The...
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Police Bust Trafficker Forcing Kids to Sell Roses to Tourists
BANGKOK — Immigration police said Friday they arrested a human trafficker who coerced children into selling roses to foreign tourists on Phuket island, and beating them when they failed to meet a...
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Police Balk at Charging ‘Anti-Thai’ Slur Man With Royal Insult
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they needed time to collect more evidence before deciding whether to press royal defamation charge against a man seen insulting His Majesty the King and Thai people in...
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Thanathorn Welcomes China’s Bigger Role, Denies Supporting HK Protests
BANGKOK — Opposition co-leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Monday said he has never lent his support to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, contrary to a claim made by the army chief earlier this...
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Cabinet Approves Extra New Year Holiday
BANGKOK — Monday Dec. 30 was declared a special public holiday by the government on Tuesday. The post Cabinet Approves Extra New Year Holiday appeared first on Khaosod English.
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2 Palace Retainers Fired for ‘Adultery’
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Tuesday fired two royal retainers on the grounds of grave misconduct and “adultery.” The post 2 Palace Retainers Fired for ‘Adultery’ appeared first on Khaosod English.
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‘Cause This is Thriller Night! Group Urges Crackdown on Halloween Booze...
BANGKOK — It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking from the dark… BOO! It might be the police coming after Halloween Night amazeball Happy Hour at your favorite bars. The post ‘Cause This is...
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Paranormal Activities Reported at Late PM’s Residence
BANGKOK — Soldiers guarding a mansion where the late former leader Prem Tinsulanonda lived until his death in May said they encountered multiple paranormal activities in recent weeks. The post...
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Norwegian Killed in Pattaya Condo Fire
PATTAYA — Police said Friday morning a Norwegian national died in a fire at a condominium in Pattaya. The post Norwegian Killed in Pattaya Condo Fire appeared first on Khaosod English.
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Blood Drive, Ghosts, Booze Busts Mark Thailand’s 2019 Halloween (Photos)
BANGKOK — Some farangs like to insist “Thais don’t celebrate Halloween,” but reports from around the country appear to contradict that claim. The post Blood Drive, Ghosts, Booze Busts Mark Thailand’s...
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American, Thai Drug Suspects Stab Guard Before Fleeing Custody
PATTAYA — A guard was severely injured in a dramatic breakout involving a US citizen and two Thai suspects at a court in Pattaya on Monday. The post American, Thai Drug Suspects Stab Guard Before...
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Court Affirms Jail Time for Mayor Who Strips Reporter
KHON KAEN — An appeal court in the northeast on Tuesday upheld a two-month jail term for a former mayor who forced a reporter to strip in retaliation for a news story he didn’t like. The post Court...
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Lawmaker Calls for New Thai National Anthem to Include Monarchy
BANGKOK — A pro-establishment lawmaker on Wednesday urged the Parliament to abolish the current National Anthem and write a new one that extolls the monarchy. The post Lawmaker Calls for New Thai...
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BRN Blamed for Checkpoint Attack That Killed 15
BANGKOK — Security officers on Thursday said they suspected a shadowy militant group called BRN as the party responsible for an attack that killed 15 people in Yala province. The post BRN Blamed for...
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‘Winter Beer Garden’ Opens Opposite CentralWorld
BANGKOK — Not all hope is lost for fans of open-air “beer gardens” after shopping mall CentralWorld announced it would no longer host one this year. The post ‘Winter Beer Garden’ Opens Opposite...
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Gov’t Allies Warn Future Forward Against Protests
BANGKOK — Coalition politicians on Monday urged the opposition not to resort to any demonstration in response to a court verdict this week that would decide the fate of Future Forward Party chairman...
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