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Germany confirms three more cases of coronavirus, Thailand ‘not able to stop the spread’ of virus

The German Health Ministry confirmed late on Tuesday that three further cases of the new dangerous strain of coronavirus have been discovered in Bavaria, increasing the total number of patients in…

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Photo Story: Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations

Thais dressed in Chinese god character costumes perform dancing to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year at Siam Tai Tien Kong shrine in Samut Prakan province, on the outskirts…

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Photo Story: Preparations for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok

Two women dressed up in Chinese costumes take souvenir photos ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, inside a shopping mall ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Bangkok,…

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Photo Story: Tragic ending to a robbery in Thailand, three killed including toddler

A photo grab from surveillance camera shows a gold robbery crime suspect wearing balaclava, camouflage pant and carrying a handgun with suppressor as they open fire during a robbery at…

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Photo Story: The International Carnivals in Bangkok

Scenes outside a shopping mall during 'The International Carnivals' show in Bangkok, Thailand. The performance art from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Chile are to join the event of the…

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Biggest protest in Thailand since 2014 military coup

A reported 10,000 supporters of a Thai opposition party which could be banned by authorities have taken to the streets in the country's biggest protest since a 2014 military coup.…

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Celebration for to mark the conclusion of King Rama X coronation in Thailand

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (C) sits on a palanquin carried by royal guards as part of the celebrations to mark the conclusion of the Royal Coronation ceremony, near the…

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Tesco considering selling Thailand and Malaysia stores

Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco, is considering selling its stores in Thailand and Malaysia. The supermarket giant has more than 2,000 shops in both countries, which trade as Tesco Lotus. Only…

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Photo Story: Pope Francis celebrates a Holy Mass at Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok

People join their hands for prayers as Pope Francis celebrates a Holy Mass at Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday 22 November 2019. Pope Francis is in Thailand for…

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Pope Francis, in Bangkok, urges respect for prostitutes, victims of human trafficking

Pope Francis, speaking before a packed stadium of devoted followers in a Bangkok stadium, urged the international community to respect women and children who have been forced into prostitution or…

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Magnitude 6.1 quake rattles Thailand and Laos

A shallow magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit northwestern Laos near the Thai border early on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damage after the earthquake…

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Pope Francis begins three-day visit to Thailand

Pope Francis has begun his three-day visit to Thailand, which runs from 20 to 23 November 2019. It will mark the 350th anniversary of the founding of the 'Mission de…

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Photo Story: Special welcome by his cousin on Pope’s arrival in Thailand

Pope Francis (R) walks with his cousin Ana Rosa Sivori (L) as he arrives at Military Air Terminal of Don Muang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, 20 November 2019. The plane…

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Pope heading to Thailand

Pope Francis is heading to Thailand to encourage members of a minority Catholic community in a Buddhist nation and highlight his admiration for their missionary ancestors who brought the faith…

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Pope Francis’ cousin to be official translator of Pope’s apostolic visit to Thailand

Sister Ana Rosa of the Congregation of the Salesian Sisters, is Pope Francis' second cousin and lives and work in Thailand. Fluent in Thai, she will oversee the translations during…

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Preparations underway for Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Thailand

The silver chalice, which Pope Francis will use at mass during his visit, is displayed at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok, Thailand. Pope Francis' apostolic visit to Thailand, which is…

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French tourist dies while taking selfie at Thai waterfall

A French tourist has died after falling from a waterfall while trying to take a selfie in Thailand. The accident happened Thursday afternoon on the island of Koh Samui, popular…

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Thailand prepares for Pope’s visit

People pass a welcome sign for Pope Francis' visit, in Bangkok, Thailand. Pope Francis, the first pontiff to visit Thailand in nearly four decades, is scheduled to visit Thailand from…

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Gunmen kill 15 in southern Thailand’s worst attack in years

Suspected separatist insurgents stormed a security checkpoint in Thailand’s Muslim-majority south and killed at least 15 people, including a police officer and many village defence volunteers, security officials said on…

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Thai police arrest a British drug baron

A handout photo made available by the Royal Thai Police shows British alleged drug dealer Mark John Rumble being questioned after he was arrested by Thai police officers at a…

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Photo Story: The 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, in Bangkok

A pigeon walks inside the media centre of the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, 02 November 2019. Thailand…

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Purge in Thai royal palace continues

Thailand’s king has sacked four royal guards, two of them for “adultery”, in a fresh wave of palace purges a week after his royal consort was stripped of all titles…

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Photo Story: Highlights of the Thailand game show 2019

Photos taken during the Thailand Game Show 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, 26 October 2019. The three-day gaming showcase runs from 25 to 26 October 2019 and is aimed at promoting…

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Thailand to demand proof of health insurance for ‘risky’ long-term visitors

Reuters reports that foreigners in the “risky” over-50 age group will have to present proof of health insurance when applying for Thai long-term non-immigrant visas, a minister said on Wednesday,…

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UPDATED: Several small blasts in Bangkok

Several small explosions were heard in Bangkok in at least three locations on Friday and police said that two street cleaners had been hurt by what appeared to be a…

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Photo Story: Life in a cage

A photo taken through window glass shows female gorilla named 'Bua Noi', meaning Little Lotus, looks on from behind the bars of her cage at the Pata Zoo in Bangkok,…

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ASEAN summit opens in Bangkok

In the Thailand's capital Bangkok, Southeast Asian leaders will today open a two-day summit with disputes in the South China Sea and the plight of ethnic Rohingya fleeing…

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Photo Story: Rain in Bangkok

A pedestrian walks with an umbrella during a downpour in Bangkok, Thailand, 07 June 2019. Thailand's Meteorological Department forecasts that rain will continue to fall in Thailand's capital for the…

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Photostory: ‘The Beach’ to remain closed for two more years

Tourists bask in sunlight on Ko Phi Phi Le Island, Krabi Province, Thailand. According to Thailand's National Parks Department (NPD) on 10 May 2019, Maya Bay, a tourist hotspot made…

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Photostory: The coronation of the Thai King

Thai well-wishers hold portraits of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun ahead of his coronation ceremony outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, 05 May 2019. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation…

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Thai king’s bodyguard becomes queen

The king of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and as consequence she became queen. The surprise announcement comes before his elaborate coronation ceremonies begin…

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Thai voters cast ballots in first general election since 2014 coup

Thai voters are voting across the country in the country's first general election since the 2014 military coup. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asked voters to use their rights properly…

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Breaking News : Suggestions that eight of the 13 trapped children have been rescued (Updated)

AP: Four ambulances on Monday left the area around the flooded cave in northern Thailand where members of a youth soccer team have been trapped for more than two weeks, suggesting…

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49 people missing after tourist boat capsizes off Phuket in Thailand

Sky News: Forty-nine people are missing after a tourist boat capsized off the popular island resort of Phuket in Thailand, according to officials. Having earlier reported that at least seven…

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Video : Thai children in cave speak about their experience and wait as rescuers try to race against time to rescue them

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Team of 12 football children and their coach found alive after 9 days missing (Updated)

BBC: The 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a Thai cave will need learn to dive or wait months for flooding to recede before they can get out,…

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Thailand’s king hands over family wealth to himself

Al Jazeera: Thailand’s royal family has formally turned over its multi-billion dollar fortune to King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who assumed the throne after the death of his father in 2016. An…

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