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An emergency responder leads a 10-year-old Russian boy stung by a box jellyfish to an ambulance Oct. 30, 2019 on Koh Samui. Insert: the box jellyfish that stung him.

Russian Boy Survives Box Jellyfish Sting on Koh Samui

KOH SAMUI — A ten-year-old Russian boy survived an attack from a box jellyfish, a creature known for its fatal toxins, officials said Thursday. 
Drone footage of elephant carcasses at the base of Haew Narok Waterfall on Oct. 5.

Officials Struggle to Retrieve Six Elephants Who Died at Waterfall

Update: Environment minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Tuesday that rangers found five more elephants died from the fall. A total of 11 elephants died in...
Bin Banluerit, left, receives a cash donation on Sept. 18, 2019 in Ubon Ratchathani.

Bin Banluerit Won’t Pool Flood Relief Funds With Gov’t

UBON RATCHATHANI — An actor who has fundraised more than 355 million baht for flood relief efforts said Thursday he won’t pool the funds with the government’s own fundraising efforts.
Chuang Chuang and his 18th birthday treat at Chiang Mai Zoo on Aug. 6, 2018.

Celebrity Giant Panda Chuang Chuang Dies at 19

CHIANG MAI — The much beloved giant panda Chuang Chuang died of unknown cause on Monday evening while living in Chiang Mai Zoo, according to an official announcement.
A confiscated tiger at Khao Prathap Chang wildlife sanctuary on Sept. 15.

Half of the Tigers Seized from Tiger Temple Now Dead

Update: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation announced Monday afternoon that the tigers were infected with canine distemper virus, which they might...
Sumaiya Minka, left, with Future Forward Party MP Pannika Wanich on Sept. 4, 2019 at Parliament.

Wife of Dead Insurgent Suspect Alleges Torture, Shows Photos

BANGKOK – The wife of a suspected insurgent who died after falling unconscious while in military custody has revealed photos suggesting he might have...
Muhammad Ilham Saeed being escorted by police commandos to Crime Suppression Division headquarters on Sept. 2.

Third Bangkok Bombing Suspect Arrested

BANGKOK — Another suspect has been arrested in connection to bomb attacks that rocked the capital on Aug. 2. Muhammad Ilham Saeed, 28, was flown...
A bird's eye view of flooding Sept. 1 in Khon Kaen.

Flash Flood Kills 5 in North and Isaan

BANGKOK — Flash floods in the North and Isaan have killed a total of five people as the tropical storm Podul barrages through Thailand.  Samorn Suekwan,...
A teacher’s office at Wat Wong Duan School being splashed with animal blood on Aug. 21. Insert: A photo of stir-fried instant noodles apparently served at school on Aug. 16.

School Director Transferred for Meatless Stir-fried Mama

CHAI NAT — A school director is being transferred for allegedly serving a school lunch of instant noodles containing neither protein nor vegetables. Former Wat...
Crash scene on Route 317 in Wang Sombun district, Sakaeo on Aug. 18.

11 Killed After Truck Crashes Van Carrying Migrant Workers

SA KAEO — Eleven people died after a van carrying Laotian migrant workers collided with a truck in an eastern province on Sunday morning. Police...

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