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‘Thank You! Thank You!’ See Moment Rescuers Discover Missing in Cave (Video)

CHIANG RAI — Footage has been released of the moment rescue divers located all missing youths and their coach in the cave where they went missing nine days ago.

Thailand to Build First Legal Weed Farm

BANGKOK — Marijuana decriminalization activists Tuesday hailed news that cannabis will be grown legally for the first time in Thailand, possibly in the northeast.
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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.
Cannabis advocate Rattapon 'Guide' Sanrak at a royal project sponsored by the palace in Chiang Mai's Mae Rim district, where industrial-grade hemp is grown for use in rope and textiles by hill tribe members. Photo: Rattapon Sanrak / Courtesy

Medical Thai Weed Gets a Launch Date

Medical marijuana will be available in Thailand nine months from now, a top health official announced Tuesday.
King Vajiralongkorn walks Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, during a procession for his father. Photo: Wason Wanichakorn / Associated Press

Rama X to Replace Rama IX on Currency

BANGKOK — With a new reign will come all new currency. The minting of coins depicting King Vajiralongkorn will take a step forward Tuesday when...

Visa Violators Threaten Thai Lives, Property: Labor Ministry

BANGKOK — A new set of harsher punishments for foreigners who work illegally is necessary in the name of protecting the “lives and property of Thai people,” a Labor Ministry spokesman said Wednesday

Tiger Temple to Reopen 9 Months After Raid

BANGKOK — Armed with a zoo permit and a brand new set of tigers, the people behind the infamous Tiger Temple plan to reopen for business in March.

What It’s Like to Be Half-Black, Half-Thai: Suzie’s Story

BANGKOK — From being fired for her skin color or being mocked everyday at school by teachers and peers, it’s not easy being black in Thailand.

Injustice Echos From All Sides Two Years After Koh Tao Murders

BANGKOK — One night, two years ago tomorrow, Zaw Lin and his friend Wai Phyo were playing guitar and drinking beer on a beach. Today they are locked up in Thailand’s most notorious prison for a crime they say they didn’t commit.

Volunteer Cops ‘Reprimanded’ for Beating Patient in ER

CHONBURI — An official on Wednesday confirmed two police auxiliaries beat up a motorcycle crash victim inside a hospital in Chonburi province earlier this month.

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