Thailand

Why Thai protesters are challenging the monarchy

Since a longstanding taboo on criticising Thailand's monarchy was broken by protesters in early August, their rallies in Bangkok have got increasingly bold in criticising King Maha Vajiralongkorn and demanding…

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Plaque challenging Thai monarchy removed from near palace

A plaque placed by Thai protesters to declare that Thailand belongs to the people and not the king was removed from near the Grand Palace in Bangkok overnight and police…

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Thai protesters challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

Openly challenging the monarchy of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, thousands of protesters marched in Bangkok on Sunday to present demands that include a call for reforms to curb his powers.…

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Thai protesters rally for big anti-government demonstration

Protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday for what organisers hope will be the biggest demonstration in years to demand the removal of former junta leader and now military-backed Prime Minister…

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Whales being spotted more frequently in Thailand due to the absence of tourists

Bryde's whales have been spotted more frequently after the absence of tourists and reduction of human activities due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic which raises hopes of the marine ecosystem…

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Thai hospitals and companies targeted by ransomware attacks

Hospitals and companies in Thailand were hit by hackers who held their computer systems and data ransom, demanding payment to restore information, police said. "Government hospitals and companies were hacked…

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Thailand delays human testing for coronavirus vaccine

Thailand will delay human trials of its coronavirus vaccine due to limited production capacity at overseas facilities, a senior official said, but it hopes to resume trials by the end…

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Thailand to allow long-stay tourists in island of Phuket from October

Thailand will allow foreign tourists to visit for longer stays from October, a senior official said on Friday, as the government tries to revive a key economic sector that has…

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Biggest Thai protest in years puts pressure on government

More than 10,000 Thai protesters chanting “down with dictatorship” and “the country belongs to the people” rallied in Bangkok on Sunday in by far the biggest anti-government demonstration since a…

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Photo Story: Thailand prepares for Queen Mother’s birthday celebrations

A pedestrian walks past a decoration to celebrate the 88th birthday anniversary of Thai Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, in Bangkok, Thailand, 10 August 2020. Thai Queen Mother Sirikit will…

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Tourism-reliant Thailand shelves ‘travel bubble’ plan as Asia virus cases rise

Thailand has delayed plans for a "travel bubble" agreement with select countries as new daily coronavirus cases rise in parts of Asia, putting pressure on its vital tourism industry and complicating efforts…

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Thailand may have lost 7-8 million jobs during lockdown

Thailand's job losses were estimated at 7-8 million during the country's coronavirus lockdown, but half of those might be recouped after the situation eases, the central bank chief said. The…

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Thailand to extend emergency decree until end of August

Thailand will extend a state of emergency until the end of August, a senior official said on Wednesday, maintaining the security measure put in place to contain its coronavirus outbreak.…

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Thailand tightens borders over fears of second wave of coronavirus

Thailand ordered security stepped up at its land borders on Monday after concerns surged over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections, following the arrests of thousands of illegal migrants…

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Photo Story: The Mahanakhon Skywalk in Bangkok

People pose for photos on the glass floor of the Mahanakhon Skywalk, 78 floors above the ground at King Power Mahanakhon building, Bangkok, Thailand. The King Power Mahanakhon has one…

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Thailand plans November human testing for potential coronavirus vaccine

Thai researchers plan to begin human trials of a potential vaccine for the new coronavirus in November and are preparing 10,000 doses, a senior official said on Sunday, aiming for…

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Thailand expects to delay plans for ‘travel bubble’ on virus worries

Thailand expects to delay plans for so-called travel bubbles given a resurgence in coronavirus infections in countries that had managed to contain the initial outbreak, a senior official told Reuters.…

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Thailand’s main airport offers rapid coronavirus test for international arrivals

Thailand's main international airport unveiled rapid coronavirus tests for some overseas arrivals after a three-month ban on foreign visitors was partially lifted this month. All foreigners, except those with work…

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Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport prepares to accommodate international passengers

According to reports in the Thai media, Suvarnabhumi airport is ready to accommodate international passengers under the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's latest COVID-19 directives, which eases international air travel…

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Thailand reports 6 new coronavirus cases imported from abroad

Thailand on Thursday reported six new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported from abroad, marking 38 successive days without any domestic transmission. The new cases were four Thai nationals…

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Photo Story: British artist and musician Goldie opens art gallery in Bangkok

British artist and musician Goldie walks through the Aurum Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand. Aurum Gallery was founded by Goldie to exhibit contemporary art. It will open on 04 July 2020.…

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Covid-19: Thailand extends state of emergency until end July

Thailand on Tuesday extended an emergency decree until the end of July in a bid to avoid the risk of a second wave of the coronavirus, an official said, as the…

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Thailand to allow pubs and bars to re-open, let in some foreign travellers

Thailand will allow pubs and bars to re-open on Wednesday and plans to let in some foreign travellers after recording five weeks without any community transmission of the coronavirus, a…

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Thailand reports 7 new coronavirus cases, all imported

Thailand on Monday reported seven new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported, marking 35 days without community transmission. The seven cases were Thais returning from India and the United…

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Thailand reports 4 imported coronavirus cases; no local transmission in 32 days

Thailand on Friday confirmed four new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported from abroad, marking 32 days without community transmission. The four new cases were found in quarantine…

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Thailand plans to allow some foreign travellers in next week

Thailand plans to allow some foreign travellers into the country starting next week, as it eases restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, a senior official said…

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Thailand reports one new coronavirus case imported from abroad

Thailand on Wednesday reported one new coronavirus case detected in someone returning from abroad, marking 30 days without local transmission, a senior official said. The new case was a Thai…

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Thailand marks 28 days without local transmission, aims to ease travel

Thailand hopes to ease some coronavirus restrictions on foreigners entering the country after going for 28 days without recording any domestic transmissions, a senior official said on Monday. Those who…

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Thailand reports 3 new imported coronavirus cases; 28 days without local transmission

Thailand on Monday reported three new coronavirus cases, all imported, marking 28 days without local transmission, a senior official said. The three new cases were Thai nationals returning from India…

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Thailand ends curfew, marks 21 days with no local coronavirus cases

Thailand on Monday lifted a nationwide curfew after more than two months and allowed restaurants to resume selling alcohol as the coronavirus crisis eased, with 21 days since a recorded…

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Thailand reports zero new cases for first time in almost 3 weeks

Thailand on Thursday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths, maintaining the total of 3,125 confirmed cases and 58 fatalities. It was the first time in nearly three weeks that…

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Thai Airways rehabilitation may take up to 7 years

The rehabilitation of flag carrier Thai Airways International Pcl may take up to seven years, the airline's legal advisor said on Monday. After the bankruptcy court allows the rehabilitation, its…

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COVID-19 contributing to Thailand’s plastic pollution problem

While the world's main focus is on battling the COVID 19 disease pandemic caused by the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus, Thailand is dealing with another effect of the coronavirus: mountains of…

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Thailand to offer perks encouraging travel for some 1.2 million medical personnel and health volunteers

Thailand will draw up a stimulus plan for domestic tourism to be rolled out for four months starting in July, a senior official said on Thursday, as the country seeks…

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Thailand re-opens massage parlour as easing of restrictions continue

Thailand massage parlours re-open as country eases Covid-19 lockdown Thousands of Thai massage parlours re-opened today yesterday as the country eased its coronavirus lockdown measures. Officials said they were moving…

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Photo story: Thai restaurant set up cardboard figures to remind social distancing rules

Diners sit next to cardboard dragons, shaped after the restaurant’s mascot, at Bar-B-Q Plaza restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. The cut-outs were placed in specific seats for people to abide by…

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Thailand may lose 2 million jobs due to coronavirus

Thailand may lose up to 2 million jobs this year, particularly in the tourist industry, as the novel coronavirus outbreak undermines economic activity, the state planning agency said on Thursday.…

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Photo Story: Animal shelter in Bangkok promotes fostering during the Coronavirus pandemic

A cat named Vood, who had three operations after it had boiling oil poured over its back, walks in the infirmary at PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) Bangkok in Bangkok,…

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Thailand extends ban on international flights until end of June

Thailand extended a ban on international passenger flights until the end of June, the country's aviation regulator said. The Civil Aviation Authority's, which comes as new cases in the country…

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TESCO investigation found abuses against migrant workers at stores in Malaysia and Thailand

U.K.-based multinational groceries chain Tesco PLC has found abuses against migrant workers at its stores and distribution centres in Malaysia and Thailand, it said in its annual modern slavery statement.…

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Thai Airways set to file for bankruptcy

The logo of Thai Airways is seen inside a terminal of the Suvarnabhumi International airport in Bangkok, Thailand, 15 May 2020. Thai Airways International (THAI) is set to file for…

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Photo Story: Thailand registers increase in cases but no deaths

Thailand’s new coronavirus cases rose to 18 on Monday, after falling to single-digits for the past week, but the country reported no new deaths. Monday’s report brought the total number…

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Record number of nests found on Thai beaches as tourists keep away

Not everything about the virus seems to bring bad news, as Thailand has recently witnessed the largest number of rare sea turtle nests in the last 20 years due to…

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Thai new-born shows signs of improvement after COVID-19 infection

A handout photo made available on 16 April 2020 by Thai Deputy Health Minister Satit Pitutacha, shows a Thai nurse carrying a one-month-old baby girl as she receives treatment inside…

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Thailand cancels traditional Buddhist New Year water festival

Thailand’s traditional annual water festival celebrating the Buddhist New Year has been called of in a bid to control the spread of the pandemic in the Asian country. Thais…

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Photo Story: Death toll in Thailand increases

Thailand recorded 45 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, bringing the total in the country to 2,518. The death toll in the country also rose from 33 to 35. Earlier this…

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Photo Story: Holy Week amid coronavirus pandemic in Bangkok

Hand sanitizer is offered to parishioners next to a sign advising there will be no holy water to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at an almost empty church on Good…

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Photo Story: Birth during the coronavirus pandemic

A Thai nurse puts face shields on new-born babies as a precaution against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic at Princ Hospital Suvarnabhumi, in Samut Prakan province, Thailand, 08 April 2020. The…

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Thailand cancels visa on arrival for 18 countries, Malta included, due to spread of coronavirus

Thailand on Wednesday cancelled the grant of visa on arrival for 18 countries and visa exemption for three others to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the country’s interior minister…

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Photo Story: Sanitizing Gate used to fight coronavirus outbreak in Thailand

A woman wearing a protective mask walks through a 'Sanitizing Gate' at the entrance to a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, 09 March 2020. In order to combat the coronavirus…

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Thailand turns away Costa cruise ship with 64 Italians

The Costa Fortuna cruise ship carrying 64 Italian passengers on board has not been allowed to dock in Phuket in Thailand over concerned linked to coronavirus, Costa cruise company said…

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Police in Thailand discover used face masks ‘being re-packaged as new’

A Thai police raid on a recycling factory on Monday made the revolting discovery that used face masks were being repackaged in boxes to be sold as new. The operation in…

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Photo Story: Cobra Gold 2020 military exercise in Thailand

US Marines take position during amphibious assault training as part of the Cobra Gold 2020 joint military exercise at a military base in Sattahip, Chonburi province, Thailand. Cobra Gold is…

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Thailand reports one new case of coronavirus

Thailand has recorded one new case of coronavirus, bringing the total in the country to 34 since January, a health ministry official said on Saturday. The new case is a…

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Photo Story: Aftermath of the shooting massacre in Thailand

Scenes of relatives of the shooting victims weep as they wait for their beloved one's bodies at a forensic laboratory of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand,…

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Soldier who killed 20 in Thailand is shot dead

A soldier who killed 20 people in a gun rampage in the Thai city of Nakhon Ratchasima has been shot dead by the security forces, Thai police say. Jakraphanth…

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17 killed in shooting rampage by Thai soldier in Korat, Thailand

A Thai soldier has shot dead "many people" in and around city of Korat, north-east of Bangkok, reports say. Washington Post reports that “the Thai soldier killed at least 17…

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