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Wanted: 1,000 World Cup ‘Pretties’ Sought by Police

BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday they are looking for more than 1,000 women for illegally promoting online gambling for the upcoming World Cup.

Two Jumpers, Two Bangkok Bridges – Two Fates

BANGKOK — A man is presumed dead after jumping from a Bangkok bridge while a woman who attempted to jump from another was saved in time, police said Tuesday.
Vets treat a green sea turtle found filled with plastic waste last week. It did not survive. Photo: ReReef / Facebook

Choking to Death on Trash: Thailand’s Toxic Secret

BANGKOK — A fatal diet of plastic waste once again has taken a toll in the sea, this time a green sea turtle that died despite the best efforts of veterinarians.
Members of the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly, or NLA, read from a book in January during a parliamentary debate session.

Assembly’s Lopsided Votes Are Feature, Not Bug: Member

BANGKOK — More than three quarters of the bills made into law by junta-appointed legislators have been passed without a single vote of opposition, according to a legal reform advocacy group.

London College Accused of Accepting ‘Looted’ Thai Buddha

BANGKOK — Thai authorities on Monday said they’re looking into accusations a prestigious London college accepted a 13th century sculpture possibly stolen from the kingdom.
In this photo released by the Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, arrives at the Changi International Airport on Sunday.

Kim Jung Un Just Landed in Singapore. Here Are the Photos.

SINGAPORE— Spare a moment, as you anticipate one of the most unusual summits in modern history, to consider North Korea's leader as he left...

Here’s the Story Behind the Snoozing MPs That Pissed Off Prayuth

BANGKOK — After images of lawmakers snoozing during debate of next year’s proposed multi-trillion baht budget incensed taxpayers, two of the nappers gave flaccid explanations as the junta leader berated their behavior.

Not Welcome: National Parks Ban Plastic, Styrofoam

BANGKOK — Sorry, you can no longer bring that 7-Eleven Big Gulp and som tam foam plate to enjoy at the waterfall.
Rescue workers Thursday attend the scene of accident outside Rayong city.

Old Brit Says He Fell Asleep Before Killing Rayong Girl

RAYONG — An elderly Briton said Friday he fell asleep behind the wheel when he caused the death of a 10-year-old girl in a car crash.
Lese majeste convict Jatupat 'Pai' Boonpattararaksa poses for a photo with his parents on March 22 after attending a court hearing on violating the junta's ban on protests.

Letters Reveal UN Exchange Over Thai Royal Defamation

BANGKOK — The Thai government defended the controversial lese majeste and cybercrime laws as consistent with "Thai traditional and cultural values” in response to concerns expressed by the United Nations.

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