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Diplomats Wish Thais Happy Songkran in Embassy Videos

BANGKOK — As Songkran approaches this Saturday, embassies are releasing videos to show that they’re in the mood for splashing around. The US, UK, Chinese...
Traffic in Phra Pradaeng district in Samut Prakan for Songkran 2018.

How to Check for Songkran Traffic, Real-Time

BANGKOK — Avoid water-soaked, hellish Songkran traffic by checking in to real-time maps. The Department of Highways released on Tuesday five real-time updating maps to...
Agnes Chan holds up Thai versions of her books.

70s HK Pop Singer ‘Agnes Chan’ Looks Back on Stardom, Talks Motherhood

BANGKOK — “We can't return we can only look behind from where we came / And go round and round and round in the...

Thanathorn Likely to Face Military Court for Sedition

BANGKOK — Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of Future Forward Party, reported to Pathumwan Police station on Saturday to hear charges of sedition, aiding fugitives and violating the junta’s...
People sign up a petition to oust the Election Commission Friday in Bangkok.

Activists to Submit Petition to Dissolve Election Commission

BANGKOK — Activists said they will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday to recommend that the Supreme Court impeach the seven election commissioners over alleged irregularities.
The Phitsanulok Governor, right, leads the Thursday rehearsal to draw holy water for the coronation ceremony.

Kingdom Prepares for Coronation’s Holy Water Ritual

BANGKOK — Rehearsals to draw and transport sacred water for the May coronation ceremony took place on Thursday across the nation.
A file photo of Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit speaking at the party’s headquarters in Bangkok.

Future Forward Leader Hit With Sedition Charge

BANGKOK — Another serious legal threat has hit the leader of Future Forward Party, this time an accusation of sedition.
A fire-fighting equipment sprays water onto a street Sunday in Chiang Rai city as heavy smog is seen covering the area.

Air is So Dirty in Northern Thailand, Leader Flies to See It

BANGKOK — The air hanging over Thailand's far north has become so polluted, the prime minister went Tuesday to see in person what's been called a severe health crisis.

Fugitive Ex-PM Thaksin Stripped of Royal Decorations

BANGKOK — The fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been stripped of his royal decorations, the palace announced Saturday.

Grand Palace, Wat Arun to Go Dark 1H Saturday Night

BANGKOK — From the Grand Palace to the Giant Swing and the Golden Mountain Temple, a few landmarks in the capital city will go dark for one hour tomorrow.

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