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Thais vote overwhelmingly for democracy parties, reject military
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» Voters have delivered a clear rejection of nearly a decade of military-aligned rule, election results showed Monday, backing two pro-democracy opposition parties.
Thailand's China-built high-speed rail on track but delayed
AFP, Published on 12/04/2023
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: One of Thailand's oldest railway stations is facing demolition as the kingdom presses ahead with a long-delayed Chinese-backed high-speed line that has caused unease about lost heritage and closer ties to Beijing.
Families gather for mass cremation of nursery massacre victims
AFP, Published on 11/10/2022
» NONG BUA LAM PHU: Devastated families gathered Tuesday for the cremation of their loved ones, killed in a nursery massacre that claimed 36 lives -- including 24 children.
Long-reigning Thai and British monarchs shared a bond
AFP, Published on 09/09/2022
» Their ancestors were "royal friends by correspondence" but Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Thailand's His Majesty King Bhumibol the Great developed a face-to-face bond during their lifetimes.
Japanese man jailed for attacking Thai dissident
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» A Japanese man was jailed for 20 months on Wednesday for attacking a Thai academic in Japan where he lives in self-exile following his vocal criticism of the military and monarchy.
Covid Cupid shoots down Thailand Valentine's Day marriages
AFP, Published on 10/02/2021
» BANGKOK: Lovers across Bangkok will be heartbroken come Valentine's Day, with city officials declaring Wednesday that all of the capital's 50 districts will be banned from issuing marriage licences.
Elephant Santas spread virus awareness in Ayutthaya
AFP, Published on 23/12/2020
» BANGKOK - Christmas and Thailand's love of elephants combined Wednesday when four of the giant creatures dressed as Santa turned up at a school in Ayutthaya, complete with huge coronavirus masks.
LGBTQ support lends 'new taste' to Thai politics
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» It takes Siraphob Attohi three hours to transform from a harried student into his drag queen persona Masala Bold -- a wisecracking MC, who raises calls for gender equality during protests for democratic reforms.
King declares 'love' for all, calls Thailand 'land of compromise'
AFP, Published on 02/11/2020
» His Majesty the King called Thailand the "land of compromise" in unprecedented comments on Sunday, during which the once-unapproachable monarch declared "love" for all Thais after months of protests calling for reform to the monarchy.
Democracy movement vows fresh protests after PM snub
AFP, Published on 25/10/2020
» Prominent leaders of Thailand's pro-democracy movement vowed to return to the streets Sunday to protest against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, after their deadline for him to resign was ignored.