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Italian Painting Looted By Nazi Germany In 1940 Found In Japan

TOKYO - A valuable painting looted from a Polish aristocrat in 1940 by Nazi Germany has been discovered in Japan and returned to Poland,...

Public Celebrations and Festivals May Resume Nov. 14

BANGKOK — Parties, festivals, and other forms of public entertainment may resume Nov. 14, a government spokeswoman announced Tuesday.

Buddhists Protest Mosque Construction in Northern Thailand

NAN — More than 1,000 Buddhists gathered by a temple in northern Thailand yesterday to protest a plan to construct a mosque in Nan province.

Thai Wai Suggested as Alternative to Handshake to Combat Virus

BANGKOK — Instead of kissing each other in the cheek and shaking hands, why not adopt the Thai way of greeting as a safe alternative during the time of coronavirus outbreak?

Prayuth’s ‘Doppelganger’ Discovered Working in Police Station



CHIANG MAI — Photos of a Chiang Mai cop have generated a buzz over the weekend with many netizens stating the obvious: The police officer is a deadringer for junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Army Welcomes Exiled Separatists to Thailand for Ramadan, Promises No Arrests

NARATHIWAT — The Thai army says it will allow members of the southern separatist movement currently living in Malaysian to visit Thailand during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Varisara Bejrakashem, Roengsak Chankasem, and Nima Chandler of Nancy Chandler Graphics. Nima is holding an early version of the Nancy Chandler Map of Bangkok.

Journey’s End for Nancy Chandler’s Bangkok Maps

For almost half a century, a colorful map highlighting secret soi haunts has been a backpack staple of every dedicated visitor to Bangkok. But...

‘The Godfather’ Films to Screen at Bangkok’s Scala

BANGKOK — An iconic indie cinema is making cinephiles an offer they can’t refuse.

Editorial: BKK Bombing No Justification for Martial Law

Regardless of who is responsible for the Siam Paragon bombings, the incident should not be used as an excuse by the Thai junta to maintain martial law and its broad restriction on human rights.

Oscar-Winner Michelle Yeoh Among Eight Elected IOC Members

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh was among eight newly elected IOC members during the 141st IOC Session. MUMBAI -- Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh has become an...

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