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Princess Sirindhorn Receives China Friendship Medal

BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday signed a presidential decree to award 42 Chinese and foreign individuals national medals and honorary titles, as the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
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Lisa Blackpink Donates 100k Baht to Flood Victims

BANGKOK — Lisa Blackpink is looking out for her Isaan blinks. Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, 22, a member of Kpop band Blackpink, donated 100,000 baht to...

Isaan Flood Update: Gov’t Dinner Party Cancelled, Donation Race Begins

BANGKOK — Government leaders and TV personalities on Tuesday are soliciting donations to assist those affected by ongoing floods in the northeast that have claimed at least 30 lives.

Grandma ‘Over 100 Years Old’ Gets Royal Honor

SAMUT SONGKHRAM — An elderly woman who’s reputed to be over 100 years old was enrolled into His Majesty the King’s free healthcare program on Monday.
Danish ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel.

Sabai-Sabai Hygge: Lessons from the Danish Ambassador

BANGKOK — Danish ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel is in the third year of his Thailand post. He’s glad not to have to look over his...
An auction organizer poses next to an "Ultraman Buddha" painting which sold for 2 million baht on Sep. 13, 2019. Image: ปกรณ์ พรชีวางกูร / Facebook

Group Drops ‘Ultraman Buddha’ Charges, But Sees Larger Conspiracy

BANGKOK — Hardline Buddhists on Monday they withdrew charges of religious sabotage against a student who depicted Buddha as a Japanese superhero in her now-viral paintings, but vowed legal prosecution will continue.
Left: Damrongsak Jeadprakhon. Photo: Let Me Know About Ubon Ratchathani / Facebook. Right: Flooding in Ubon Ratchathani in September 2019.

Ubon Floods: Death Toll Reaches 33, Including Rescue Worker

UBON RATCHATHANI — Nearly a month of flooding in the Isaan region has claimed 33 lives, including that of a rescue volunteer, the disaster...

‘Fake Degrees’ Concern Raised Over Thammanat’s Credentials

BANGKOK — A minister who spent the past week embattled in narcotics allegations was hit with fresh scandals Friday, when netizens raise concerns that his PhD might be bogus.
Catholic officials announce Pope Francis' visit to Thailand in November on Sept. 13, 2019 at St. Louis Hospital in Bangkok.

Pope Francis to Visit Thailand on Nov. 20 to 23

BANGKOK — Pope Francis' visit to Thailand is going ahead from Nov. 20 to 23, the Apolistic Nuncio of the Holy See announced Friday...
Mu Koh Ang Thong National park in January 2014. Photo: Nicolas Vollmer / Flickr

Officials Hope Mu Koh Ang Thong Makes ASEAN Heritage List

SURAT THANI — Marine officials are hopeful Friday that efforts to reduce plastic use on the tourist islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan,...

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