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North Korean Follows Path to Freedom in Bangkok

By Simon Duncan
Assistant Editor

BANGKOK — In January 2008, Hyeonseo Lee boarded a flight from Shanghai to Bangkok via Seoul. Lee differed from the millions of Chinese who fly to Thailand each year: Her Chinese passport was fake.

Booze and Pills Before Broadcast, Drunk Reporter Confesses



BANGKOK — A television sports presenter admitted Tuesday that he went on the air drunk Saturday after a clip of him stuttering and slurring his words went viral.

Hundreds of Monks Clash with Military West of Bangkok (Video)



NAKHON PATHOM — Hundreds of monks clashed with military officers Monday west of Bangkok after soldiers blocked the entrance to the Phutthamonthon Buddhism park where they planned to gather.

Say Goodbye to Bangkok’s Flower Market



BANGKOK — It was a blue Valentine for Bangkok’s Pak Khlong Talad yesterday, as the historic flower market sold its final roses for the holiday.

The Love Game: Bangkok Singles Stuck Between Worlds Old and New (Photos)



BANGKOK — With nine red roses and nine incense sticks in her hands, a woman stood still in front of the shrine while keeping her eyes closely on the watch.

Worawi Influence Wanes as Former Police Chief Elected Football President

BANGKOK — Worawi Makudi's attempts to cling onto power in Thai football depend on an appeal against this week's Football Association of Thailand elections which voted in a new president.

Worawi Influence Wanes as Former Police Chief Elected Football President

BANGKOK — Worawi Makudi's attempts to cling onto power in Thai football depend on an appeal against this week's Football Association of Thailand elections which voted in a new president.

Thai Tattoo Master Rumored to Ink Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie in Cambodia



PATHUM THANI — A famed tattoo master remains tight-lipped about reports he recently traveled to Cambodia to put fresh ink on Hollywood celebs Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Thai Tattoo Master Rumored to Ink Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie in Cambodia



PATHUM THANI — A famed tattoo master remains tight-lipped about reports he recently traveled to Cambodia to put fresh ink on Hollywood celebs Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Security Lapses as Airport Reaches for Candles and Pencils Due to Power Failure



KRABI — Travelers got an early start to Valentine’s Day yesterday at a romantically lit Krabi International Airport, where staff burned candles to keep things moving during a six-hour power outage and security lapse.

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