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When and Where to Catch Pope Francis in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Pope Francis will roll down the streets of the Thai capital in a locally-made, electric Popemobile during his apolistic visit this November. 

Police Probe ‘Leak’ of British Family Beating Video

By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

HUA HIN — A police commander said today an internal investigation has been launched into whether the footage of a savage assault of three British tourists in Hua Hin during the Thai New Year holiday was leaked from the police force.

Tourist Allegedly Attacked by Transgender Sex Worker in Pattaya

CHONBURI — A sex worker in the resort town of Pattaya is under arrest for allegedly hitting an Irish tourist with a high-heel shoe early this morning.

Phuket Clinic Evacuated After 'Grenade' Found

(The Phuket News)

Laotian Women Rescued From Thai 'Karaoke' Brothels

NAKHON PATHOM — Police say they have rescued 23 young Thai and Laotian women who were allegedly being held captive in a karaoke shop in central Nakhon Pathom where they were forced into prostitution.

City Hall Signals Retreat on BACC Takeover Plan

BANGKOK — Bangkok’s governor may be retreating from a plan to take over Bangkok’s largest central arts venue after all.

France Mourns Magazine "Heroes" as Police Pursue Attackers

PARIS (DPA) — France began a day of national mourning Thursday, as police hunted suspected Islamist attackers who left 12 people dead at the Paris offices of a satirical magazine.

White House Adviser ‘Counseled’ for Promoting Ivanka Trump Brand

WASHINGTON — The White House has "counseled" a top aide to President Donald Trump after she promoted Ivanka Trump's fashion line during a national cable television appearance from the White House.

Bangkok Gets Cooler: Temperatures to Drop by 3C

BANGKOK — Can you feel the breeze today? With apologies to Elton John, it is where we are.
Dominic Puwasawat Chakrabongse, director of Precious Plastic Bangkok, makes a plant pot.

Precious Plastic: Recycling Bangkok One Bottle Cap At A Time

BANGKOK — Gentle and down-to-earth, Dominic Puwasawat Chakrabongse is the full-time environmental activist behind Precious Plastic Bangkok, a volunteer-run initiative that collects bottle caps...

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