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Dragon Bursts Into Flames During Popular Disneyland Show

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Spectators at Disneyland's popular “Fantasmic” show got a shock this weekend when the feature's fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into...

Prayuth Tries to Assuage Fears as Media Regulation Bill Moves Forward

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha sought to allay fears Tuesday morning about a bill to regulate all media that just won the endorsement of his appointed legislative advisory body.
Miss Thailand World 2015 pageant contestants board Kanchanaburi province's 'Death Railway.'

Have a Happy Junta New Year With Free Wi-Fi, Travel Tax Break

BANGKOK — As New Year “gifts,” the military cabinet Tuesday announced a raft of benefits including travel tax rebates, free Wi-Fi and lower interest...

Nong Khai Skywalk Offers Perch Over ‘Sea of Clouds’

Tourists visit a new skywalk Saturday morning in the northern province of Nong Khai to take in scenic views of what’s called the “sea of fog.”

Stephen Hawking Wheelchair, Thesis up for Sale

LONDON — Stephen Hawking was a cosmic visionary, a figure of inspiration and a global celebrity.

Government May Ease Regulation On School Hairstyle

(15 May) Ministry of Education is set to amend regulation on students hairstyle in many public schools, paving way for Thai students to wear longer hair.

Pakistani Women in Memorable Rugby 7s Debut in Laos

They might have won only one match at the Asian Women's Rugby Sevens in Laos on the weekend, but for the Pakistan team – which formed only a year ago – it was a dream debut at an international event.

China-Laos Railway Construction On Track Despite Pandemic

VIENTIANE (Xinhua) — The Chinese engineers on the China-Laos railway construction sites have been pulling out all the stops in their efforts to extend the railway in the northern Laos' mountains and over the Mekong River amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Police Seeking To Revoke US Visa Of Controversial Ex-Monk

(13 July) Police are attempting to have the US authorities cancel the US visa held by Luang Pu Nen Kham, the controversial monk who...

Cambodian UN Peacekeeper Killed in Central African Republic

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia's prime minister says a Cambodian soldier attached to the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic has been killed in an ambush.

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