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Music Fest Shut Down After Artists Show Solidarity With Protests

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Health authorities on Monday insist they ordered a popular music festival in Khao Yai to close down early due to concerns over the coronavirus, though government critics suspect politics played a bigger role.

Nang Loeng Race Track to Close After 102 Years

BANGKOK — All bets will be off when a horse racing venue closes its doors later this year after more than a century.
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Indie LGBT Film Cleans House at Suphannahong Awards

BANGKOK — An independent drama exploring a tragic love story of two men through the lens of Buddhism brought the most awards home from the biggest annual film awards ceremony.
Police arrest a man during a protest at Sanam Luang on Mar. 20, 2021.

20 Arrested During the Crackdown Near Grand Palace, Reporters Hit by Rubber Bullets

BANGKOK — At least 20 people were taken into custody after riot police broke up a protest calling for a monarchy reform at Sanam Luang on Saturday night, police said Sunday.

Thai Gang Kidnapped a “Grey” Chinese Man in a Box for Ransom

In another case, a Chinese visitor was kidnapped in Thailand for ransom. A Thai group was implicated in this recent case. The victim's ex-girlfriend...

Thai Media Restrictions Raise Freedom of Expression Concerns

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand implemented new regulations on Friday that appeared to broaden the government's ability to restrict media reports and social media posts about the coronavirus pandemic, raising immediate concerns that authorities will seek to stifle criticism.
Traffic at the Mahaisawan Intersection underpass in Bangkok.

Govt Mulls First Bangkok Underground Expressway

BANGKOK — Transport officials Tuesday said they’re considering building the country’s first underground expressway to solve traffic jams in the capital.
A gardener at the Government House waters plants with specially-treated water on Jan. 17, 2020.

Bangkok’s Salty Water Crisis Hits Government House ‘Lucky Trees’

BANGKOK — Even the powerful are now affected by the ongoing salty tap water crisis in the capital.
Tourists board a ferry to Koh Chang in Trat province on Jan. 1, 2021.

We Are Open: ‘Special Tourist Visa’ Is Still On Despite Outbreak

BANGKOK — Foreign tourists willing to brave the global pandemic and spend a vacation in Thailand are still welcomed, as long as they have all the required documents, a chief tourism official said Friday.

Tesco Lotus Supermarkets to Close at 2pm on Cremation Day

BANGKOK — One of the nation’s largest supermarket chains announced Wednesday it will close for most of the day when King Bhumibol is cremated later this month.

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