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Elephant Polo Organizers Vow Changes as Sponsors Pull Out

BANGKOK — The organizers of an annual elephant polo tournament said Thursday they would train handlers to prevent future instances of abuse as more sponsors reportedly pulled their support.

In Pink and Yellow, People Unite at Siriraj to Wish the King Well (Photos)

Hundreds gathered Thursday at Siriraj Hospital to pray and express their wishes for His Majesty the King’s recovery.

Lucky 13: Cave Rescue Sparks Lotto Number Hunt

CHIANG RAI — The operation to bring back a youth football team from a northern cave might be over – but the hunt for lucky lottery numbers has just begun.

Dozens of Roads Closed This Weekend Around Grand Palace

BANGKOK — Roads throughout much of Bangkok’s old quarter will be closed Saturday for the first day of public access to the palace hall where His Majesty the Late King lies in state.
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Thai Officials Are Investigating Chinese Beggars and Human Trafficking

BANGKOK - Six Chinese beggars were arrested in Bangkok on November 21, 2023, and are being questioned. The investigation is still underway to determine...

‘EastEnders’ Actor Survives Samui Waterfall Plunge

KOH SAMUI — A British actor trapped three days after falling down a waterfall is currently recovering on Koh Samui, rescue workers said Wednesday.

Military Parade Will be Rare Look at China’s Arms, Ambitions

BEIJING (AP) — A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will be a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.

‘Overhead Bin’ Thief Suspected of 460,000 Baht In-Flight Theft

BANGKOK — A Chinese national was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing 460,000 baht from a Thai woman aboard a Bangkok-bound flight, and then trying to bribe the police who caught him.

New Virus Cases Rise to 53, Highest Jump in Weeks

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand on Saturday saw a sudden spurt in COVID-19 patients with 53 new cases reported.
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Thai Female Doctor Kicked by “David” Suffers From PTSD

PHUKET - A month after the incident in which Doctor Tharndao Jandam, also known as Dr. Pai, was kicked by Mr. Urs Beat Fehr,...

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