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Investigation Launched Into Deadly Bangkok Restaurant Inferno

Foreign National Sustains Severe Injuries After Falling From Phuket Rooftop

Deadly Fire At Bangkok Pub Kills At Least 27, Injures Dozens

British Tourists Rescued From Dangerous Surf At Phuket Beach

Vietnamese National Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 6.9 Million Baht Rhino Horns

BANGKOK — Thai Customs officials have intercepted a Vietnamese passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport carrying rhino horns valued at 6.9 million baht (£153,000), marking a significant victory in the fight against international wildlife trafficking. The arrest, made on September 6, underscores Thailand’s intensified efforts to combat illegal trade under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered […]

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Thai Supreme Court Orders Thaksin Shinawatra to Serve One-Year Prison Term

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a one-year prison sentence, declaring his extended hospitalization during detention unlawful and dealing a significant blow to the influential political family that has shaped the nation’s politics for decades. Thaksin Returns to Bangkok Ahead of Supreme Court Verdict In […]

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Heavy Flooding Paralyzes Samut Prakan and Pattaya, Teenager Electrocuted

SAMUT PRAKAN/PATTAYA — Widespread flooding triggered by torrential rains and high tides disrupted daily life in Samut Prakan and Pattaya on Sunday, submerging major roads, stranding vehicles, and claiming the life of a teenager who was electrocuted in floodwaters. Bangkok MRT Station Floods During Heavy Rain, Exposing Construction Flaw In Samut Prakan, key arteries including […]

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Thaksin Returns to Bangkok Ahead of Supreme Court Verdict

BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon after a closely watched journey from Singapore, just one day before the Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of his six-month hospitalization during a prison sentence. Thaksin Diverts to Dubai but Vows Return for Supreme Court Verdict Thaksin’s private […]

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Anutin Unveils Key Cabinet Picks, Vows Professional and Unified Government

BANGKOK — Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul introduced three high-profile appointees to his incoming Cabinet on Monday, promising a team of experienced professionals capable of addressing Thailand’s most pressing challenges without partisan discord. Anutin Charnvirakul Becomes Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister The lineup includes Sihasak Phuangketkeow, former permanent secretary for foreign affairs, as foreign minister; Ekniti Nitithanprapas, […]

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Bangkok MRT Station Floods During Heavy Rain, Exposing Construction Flaw

BANGKOK — Commuters at the Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station faced chaotic scenes on Friday evening as floodwaters inundated the concourse level following a torrential downpour. Videos and photos shared on social media showed passengers wading through ankle-deep water to access ticket counters and platforms, though train services remained operational. Heavy Rains and Flooding Grip […]

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