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China’s Deployment of Missile in South China Sea Causes Serious Concern
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, in a statement, confirmed on Wednesday that China had placed antiaircraft missiles on the island. . . WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Pentagon has expressed “Serious...
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Yingluck Arrives at Supreme Court to Fight Charge of Dereliction of Duty
Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (R) arrives for her hearing at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand . BANGKOK – Today the Supreme Court Trial began the second hearing of the...
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Government Say’s Haze level Unhealthy in Northern Thailand
. Concerns among authorities that the health of residents, especially children and old people, will be affected. . CHIANG RAI – According to Director-General Chatchai Promlert of the Disaster...
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Chinese Dissidents Fearful as Thailand’s Junta Favors China
Chinese dissident Liu Xuehong speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bangkok February 2, 2016.- Photo Jorge Silva BANGKOK – One night last month, outside the gates of the United Nations...
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Two Tourists Drown on Koh Phangan Island, Thailand
Nurses and rescue workers try to save the life of a 47-year-old German tourist . KOH PHANGAN – Two foreign tourist have drowned on the Island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani Province during separate...
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Chiang Rai Authorities Launch Campaign, Encouraging Prevention of Wildfires
The government is working to help solve the forest fire and haze problem in the north. . . CHIANG RAI – The Pollution Control Department (PCD) Director-General Wijarn Simachaya spoke regarding the...
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Thai Police Tighten Security Following ISIS Warning by US Embassy
The US Embassy warned of possible attacks by the Islamic State . . BANGKOK – Deputy national police chief Pol General Sriwara Ransibhramanakul said Friday, that Police have stepped up security at...
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World New Round Up for February 19, 2016
. Turkey’s prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu said there is clear evidence that the Syrian Kurdish militia, the YPG was responsible for Wednesday’s suicide attack in Ankara that left 28 people dead....
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Porn Stars Plead with California Workers Safe, Don’t Make us Wear Safety Goggles
. LOS ANGELES – Scores of people who make porn films for a living pleaded their case to California workplace safety officials: Don’t force condoms or safety goggles or other devices designed to stop...
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Chiang Rai Tourism told Elephant Shows and Treks are No-Go Zone for European...
Don’t Ride Elephants, Wash them, tourists interact with and learn about elephants in a responsible way. . CHIANG RAI – EXO Travel’s managing director Hamish Keith, told more than 280 delegates...
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Beijing Accuses US for Militarizing South China Sea
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman accused the US of militarizing the South China Sea . . BEIJING – China’s Foreign Ministry has accused the US of militarizing the South China Sea, just days after it...
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Thailand Junta Plays Russian Roulette as US Ties Weaken
In the last 18 months, Thai junta leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha has met three times with Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev . . BANGKOK – Two Deputy Prime Ministers from Thailand will travel...
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Aviation Watchdog Says Overcrowding at Suvarnabhumi Airport a Safety Risk
Overcrowding at Suvarnabhumi Airport is a serious issue that will become critical quickly, . . BANGKOK – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that Bangkok’s main Suvarnabhumi...
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Thai Junta wants to Tightens it’s Grip on Power in Controversial Charter...
Politicians note that Mr Prayuth will retain his authority until the moment the next government is sworn in, perhaps allowing him to influence their election campaigns. . . BANGKOK – This week Prime...
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Northern Thailand’s Haze Becoming Severe Health Issue
The DDPM director general urged northern villagers to not burn agricultural trash, which would otherwise exacerbate the situation. . CHIANG RAI – Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DDPM)...
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Thailand’s First Conscientious Objector, I will not be a Soldier in...
Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, Thailand’s first publicly declared conscientious objector. . BANGKOK – When an all-female army of journalists, dressed as schoolgirls, burst into laughter at a “lunch party”...
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Environment Minister Sets Up “War Room” to Monitor Haze in Northern Thailand
Farmers in Chiang Rai continue to burn fileds despite burning ban . . CHIANG RAI – Minister for Natural Resources and Environment Gen. Surasak Karnjanarat said a ‘War Room’ has been set up at the...
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Armed Police Raid Chiang Mai Night Club Detaining Tourists Not Carrying...
At 10pm police raided the complex, quickly roping off the area with police tape to stop anybody leaving or entering – Photo CityNews . . CHIANG MAI – More than a hundred police officers and immigration...
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Thais Warned Not to Act as Company Nominees for Foreigners
Phuket tourism businesses found using illegal nominee shareholders handed over to the DSI for further action. Photo: The Phuket News . BANGKOK – Ms Pongphan Jianviriyaphan, director-general of Business...
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Italian Expat Shoots his Ex-Wife Before Killing Himself in Chiang Mai
The bodies of a 40 year old Italian man and his 35 year old wife were found outside the man’s home in the Nong Kwai area of Hang Dong . CHIANG MAI – Police have reported that a 49 year old Italian man...
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