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Analysis: Political, Economic Challenges to Test Prayuth in 2020

TOKYO (Kyodo) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident that a civilian, pro-military government he formed in the middle of this year after five years of junta rule can complete its four-year term.
Bua Noi the gorilla, left, The Last Overland team leader Alex Bescoby, center, and Miss Universe Thailand 2019 Jennifer Paweensuda “Fahsai” Drouin, right.

Khaosod English’s Top 6 Watched Videos of 2019

Even as we are striving to deliver our readers the freshest news every day, we also continue to produce featured videos which captured moments that defined 2019.
Exterior of Thonglor Police Station

Thonglor Cops Fired for Extorting 245,000 Baht From Frenchman

BANGKOK — Police on Friday said three police officers were expelled and placed under investigation for allegedly arresting and extorting a French man in downtown Bangkok.
Students dress up in Santa costumes on Dec. 25, 2019 at Piyamit Wittaya School in Phayao.

Thailand to Ring in New Year with Slight Coolness

BANGKOK — Cuddle up to your loved ones and count down into 2020 as a slight breeze cools your outdoor fair sweat – Thailand is expecting slightly cooler weather as the new year approaches.

Our Person of the Year 2019: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

The tycoon-turned-politician’s pledges to combat the military’s influence as well as chronic inequality in Thai society struck a chord with millions of voters, especially the youth.
Werakan Siriprakon and Mateusz Juszkiewicz, who went missing on Dec. 7 in Phuket.

Families Still Hopeful for Polish Man, Thai Woman Missing at Sea

PHUKET — The families of a Polish man and Thai women who disappeared almost three weeks ago at sea in the south said they still have hope for their safe return.

Angry Pot: Prayuth Unamused by Reporters’ Nicknames for Gov’t

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday had only one response to a list of nicknames lampooning his administration compiled by a media group: a death glare.
A Vivin Maison employee holds an Apero Box (890 baht).

This French Grocer in Bangkok Sells Local Artisan Cheeses, Smoked Meats

BANGKOK — Milky cheeses, peppery smoked meats, and buttery pate made by Thai hands, cows, and ducks are just some of the bougie delicacies available at a new French grocer in Bangkok.

Thailand Returns Orangutans to Their Indonesian Homeland

BANGKOK (AP) — Wildlife authorities in Thailand sent two orangutans back to Indonesia on Friday as part of a collaborative effort to combat illicit wildlife trade.
Sirachai Arunrugstichai with a photo of a dugong decapitated for an autopsy.

6 Times in 2019 Thais and Expats Stood Up for the Environment

Here are six moments in 2019 when Thais, or those residing in Thailand, stepped up for Mother Earth as the world’s eyes are on Thailand for being more green.

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