Top: Mr. Russky Sri Ayudhya, a Muay Thai-fighting polar bear, the mascot for the 120th anniversary of Russian-Thai relations, poses Thursday with university students at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read: Celebrate 120 Years of Thai-Russian Relations at July Festival

Activists protested and Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr, as the heat made everyone from farmers to policemen – even a Russian mascot – bear the sweltering sun this week. Find more on our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

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Thai Muslims celebrate Hari Raya, or Eid al-Fitr, Wednesday at Pak Bara Beach in Satun province.

 

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Friends of activist “Pai Dao Din” perform a “dab” move to show support for him Thursday in front of Khon Kaen Criminal Court, where he stood trial on lese majeste charge.

 

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A halo seen around the sun Thursday morning in Bangkok.

 

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Police officers pose with the century-old sign of Lao Sun Kee grocery store on Tuesday. The century-old sign was stolen but returned through the mail. Read: Stolen Antique Shop Sign Returned to Owner

 

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While many Bangkok university students take internships at companies or summer classes, Wanladar Kantaponjaruntorn, 21, instead opted to work as a security guard at Future Park Rangsit. Read: Meet the Uni Student Working as a Mall Cop

 

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Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha samples a dish of duck “laab” he cooked Tuesday at an exhibition about northeastern goods at Government House.

 

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Narong Wawisai, 53, transplants rice from a paddy-sown field to a wet field Saturday in Surin province. Farmers have to transplant the rice due to the recent heavy rains.

 

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The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band performs Wednesday night at Studio Lam in Bangkok.

 

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Princess Sirindhorn and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha host a meeting Wednesday to discuss preparations for the late King Bhumibol’s cremation ceremony.

 

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Fans on July 23 dressed up in traditional Thai dresses for Britney’s first concert in Thailand. Read: Fans Unleash Inner Britneys at Thai Debut Concert (Photos)
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Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha performs his weekly exercises during Workout Wednesday in front of Government House. Read: Politicos Urge Prayuth to Come Clean Over ‘Junta Party’

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