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Activist Andy Hall Says I’d Be Dead By Now If I Wasn’t British
Andy Hall speaks to the media as he arrives for his trial in Bangkok on Tuesday. Photo Athit Perawongmeth BANGKOK – The British activist who is on trial in Thailand after uncovering alleged “modern...
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Thai Military Junta Changes Visa Regulations to Boost Tourism Yet Tightening...
This is good news for tourists who want to stay in Thailand legitimately for a longer period of time CHIANG RAI – Thai authorities have implemented new visa regulations aimed at boosting tourism...
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Chiang Rai’s Marine Office Warns Mekong Residents of Rising Water
Marine Officer on the Mekong River in Chiang Rai Province CHIANG RAI – The Marine Office Chiang Rai Branch warns people in the Chiang Saen District to monitor the rising water level in the Mekong...
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Bangkok Security Guard Confesses to Killing 4 Year Old Girl
Mr Wiroj Ruangpanya hold a photo of his daughter Vikarnda Ruangpanya - BANGKOK – Pol Maj-Gen Thitirath Nonghanpitak, deputy commissioner of Metropolitan Police Bureau, has stated that a Bangkok...
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No More Dams on the Mekong River
Such prospects have already caused tensions, and have even strained relations among some governments in the region. Laos, for example, has proceeded with construction on the Xayaburi dam CHIANG RAI –...
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Heavy Rains Cause Major Flooding in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai and Mae Chan Districts
Mae Sai border crossing in Chiang Rai is closed due to deep floods – Photo @Arisaralive Twitter CHIANG RAI – Disaster prevention and mitigation officers warned residents in flood-prone areas to brace...
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Warnings for Mekong, Mae Sai Flooded, Houses and Farms Destroyed
Mae Sai market area beside bridge to Myanmar – Photo Natthapawin Zatamppo CHIANG RAI -Authorities from Chiang Rai Marine Office have put people living along the Mekong River on high alert because a...
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Six Australian Senior Citizens Injured at Han Chey Pagoda in Cambodia
One of the Six Australian Senior Citizens receiving treatment for his injuries. CAMBODIA – Six Australian senior citizens on holiday have been injured in Cambodia after a temple railing they leaned on...
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7-11 Stores in Thailand Care for Stray Dogs
Stray Pooch lounging outside a 7-11 Store CHIANG RAI – If you’ve ever experienced an Asian summer, you’ll know how unbearably hot and humid it can be. In Thailand, where summer temperatures often...
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Pakistani Muhammad Shoaib Busted at Bangkok Airport with 380 Grams of Heroin
Pakistani Muhammad Shoaib, 22, arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after swallowing 20 packages of heroin – Photo by Sutthiwit Chayutworakan BANGKOK – Pakistani Muhammad Shoaib, 22, has been arrested at...
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Martial Law to Remain in Chiang Rai
National Council for Peace and Order chief Prayuth Chanocha’s brother, Lt Gen Preecha, takes the floor as the National Legislative Assembly meets to discuss 10 bills that Gen Prayuth proposed for...
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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding Throughout Thailand, Mekong Warning
Tourists wade through water in Mae Sai District CHIANG RAI – Thai officials are warning of rising water levels in the Mekong river. This is due to an imminent water discharge from China’s Jinghong...
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General Udomdej Sitabutr to Become Thailand’s New Army Chief
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army General, Prayut Chan-O-Cha (3rd from left) and Lt General, Udomdej Sitabutr Commanding General of (2nd from left) Also present is Pravit Chitnarapong (3rd from...
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Health Experts Call for More Sex Education as Teen Pregnancy Rising in Thailand
Figures for 2012 reveal that 15,440 adolescents aged 15-19 had repeat pregnancies. An alarming 880 adolescent mothers gave birth for a third time. BANGKOK – Thailand will not overcome its growing...
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Thailands National Football Players Promised $1.7 Million Bonus
The generous cash incentive has been offered for the men’s team by a Thai sports magazine publisher who is a big football fan BANGKOK – Thailand’s footballers will share a $1.7 million bonus if they...
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Hungarian Killer Moshe David Gets Life in Prison from Phuket Court
Moshe David was arrested in Surat Thani on December 4, a week after Mr Reisz’s body was found. PHUKET – Hungarian-Israeli Moshe David was today sentenced to life in jail for the November 2012 murder...
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Chiang Rai Offers a Variety of Attractions Year Round
The Legend Chiang Rai Resort & Spa lies along the Mae Kok River CHIANG RAI – In the Northern region, Chiang Rai is famous for trekking and adventure tours as well as being a gateway into...
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Chiang Rai Officials Keep Japanese Millionare Mitsutoki Shigeta’s Latest Baby
The baby was born prematurely and remained in an incubator at Kasemrad Sriburin General Hospital on Wednesday CHIANG RAI – Preeda Kunama, a Chiang Rai official of the Social Development and Human...
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Amnesty International Alleges Torture in Thailand Since Military Coup
“Those detained under martial law have referred to beatings, mock executions, attempted asphyxiation,” said Rupert Abbott, the lead writer of the Amnesty International report. BANGKOK – Two rights...
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Will Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha Turn Off Thailand’s Graft Pipeline
Renewed emphasis on mega-projects and counter-corruption needs renewed emphasis on public procurement law BANGKOK – Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has quickly embraced infrastructure...
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