Thailand

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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Pope Francis to visit Japan from Saturday

Pope Francis ended his visit in Thailand and is set to arrive in Japan on Saturday to spread his message of peace. He will be the first head of the…

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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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World’s biggest trade deal to be delayed to 2020: draft ASEAN statement

The signing of the world's largest trade pact will likely be kicked back to 2020, according to a draft statement by Southeast Asian leaders, delaying a deal craved by China…

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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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The 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, in Bangkok

ASEAN Economic Ministers hold hands for a group photo after the 18th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Meeting of the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at…

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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’s King strips down his Royal consort from noble titles

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his newly named royal consort of her titles and military ranks for being "disloyal" and conducting a rivalry with Queen Suthida, the palace said…

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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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Former boxing champion Jeff Fenech has successful six-hour heart valve surgery

Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech, who is of Maltese descent, has undergone surgery on a blocked heart valve in a Bangkok hospital as he continues to battle pneumonia. The 55-year-old…

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Former boxing champion Jeff Fenech to undergo heart surgery

Retired Australian professional boxer Jeff Fenech, who is of Maltese descent, remains in a Bangkok hospital where he will be undergoing a heart operation on an infected valve The three-time…

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Former boxing champion Jeff Fenech fighting for his life

Australian former triple world-boxing champion Jeff Fenech, who is of Maltese descent, is battling for his life, in a Thailand hospital after his health deteriorated during a training camp. Fenech,…

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Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November

The Holy See Press Office announced Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan from 19 to 26 November. He will be the second Pope to visit these two Asian…

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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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Facebook removes fake accounts from Thailand, Ukraine, Honduras and Russia

Facebook said on Thursday it had erased over 1,800 accounts and pages from Thailand, Russia, Ukraine and Honduras, its latest move to counter deceptive political propaganda and other abuses of…

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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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Photo Story: The first anniversary from the Thailand cave rescue

Members of the Wild Boar soccer team, who were rescued from the Tham Luang cave, offer flowers and fruits to honor a statue of retired Thai Navy Seal Officer…

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Thai youths football team leads charity race, on the anniversary of their rescue

A Thai youth football team and their coach led a charity race near the Tham Luang cave which they entered exactly one year ago, emerging alive 18 days later. The…

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On this day, in 2016, the UK voted for Brexit

On this day, in 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union. Just over half of the electorate voted for “Brexit”, Britain's exit from the EU. The UK had been…

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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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Interpol busts international pedophilia ring

A two-year international operation coordinated by INTERPOL has led to the rescue of 50 children, as well as the arrest and prosecution of child sex offenders in Thailand, Australia and…

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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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Photo Story: Elephants honour new Thai King

Thai mahouts ride on elephants painted in white as they bow on the ground paying respect to honor King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun after his complete accession to the throne following…

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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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Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned as Thailand’s king

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned on the first of three days of coronation rites. The BBC reports how days ago in a surprise announcement the palace said the…

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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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Canadian tourist dies after zipline cable snap in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A Canadian tourist has fallen to his death after a zipline cable snapped in northern Thailand, authorities say. Authorities in Chiang Mai say the 25-year-old man was on holiday with…

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Boyzone singer Keith Duffy hospitalised in Thailand

Boyzone singer Keith Duffy, 44, has been taken to hospital while on tour in Bangkok. Fellow Boyzone singer Ronan Keating said Duffy had undergone blood tests but did not yet…

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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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Thailands’ King blocks sister bid to become Prime Minister

The king of Thailand has blocked his sister's bid to become prime minister, saying it would breach "ancient royal protocol and national custom". In a late night order, King Maha…

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Thailand’s King denounces sister’s move to contest election for PM

The king of Thailand has denounced his sister after she announced an unprecedented bid to become prime minister. A run by Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, who renounced her royal title…

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The sister of Thailand’s King to contest election for Prime Minister in a move which breaks with tradition

The sister of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has joined the race to be the country's next prime minister. Princess Ubolratana Mahidol, 67, will stand for a party allied to divisive…

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The pianist who plays music for the blind elephant

Ampan is 80 years old and lives with us as Elephants World in Thailand. She is blind in one eye and can barely see with the other. 80 years old…

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Funeral for Leicester City owner held in Thailand

The funeral of Thai billionaire and Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, killed in a helicopter crash a week ago, got underway at a Bangkok temple on Saturday with a Buddhist…

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Boys who were trapped in flooded cave in Thailand given VIP treatment by Manchester United

The 12 boys who were trapped for 18 days in a flooded cave in Thailand have been given VIP treatment by Manchester United this weekend. The boys, part of the…

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‘The Beach’, made famous by the movie starring DiCaprio to be closed indefinitely

One of the world’s most popular beaches, made famous by the 2000 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is to be closed indefinitely to allow it to recover from the damage caused by…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning From Malta to Washington, from Pakistan to Brussels, from Syria to France, from Italy to Mars and back... here are the main news as reported by main news…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From Trump's back pedalling to the Queen's messages hidden in brooches. From the court room in Valletta to the temporary beach volley court in the same city. Our…

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Thai boys leave hospital. Elon Musk apologises to rescuer.

BBC reports that twelve boys and their football coach who were rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand have left hospital in preparation for returning home. They had been…

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