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Bangkok Authorities Launch Probe Into Bar Fire That Killed 27
More than 70 people were injured following the blaze on Sunday evening, officials say
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Thai Opposition To Hold Off On No-Confidence Vote Against Government
Thailand's opposition parties said they will hold off on launching a no-confidence vote against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending a court ruling, but they vowed to work together to avoid political deadlock.
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New Wave Of Burmese Hackers Behind Thai Website Attacks
Burmese hackers say they have attacked Thai government websites since early January and stolen data, part of a long-running, broader campaign against those critical of Myanmar's government.
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Thailand Is Top Asia-Pacific Tourist Stop Thanks To Chinese
Chinese tourists can't seem to get enough of Thailand, with visitor numbers to the Southeast Asian kingdom surging over the past year at one of the fastest clips in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Thailand Returns Rescued Orangutans to Indonesia
A group of illegally smuggled orangutans were repatriated from Thailand to Indonesia today, five years after the majority of them were discovered abandoned by the side of the road.
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Thailand Destroys Over 2 Tonnes of Smuggled Ivory
Thailand today destroyed over two tonnes of smuggled ivory worth USD 2.8 million, signalling the government's determination to fight the illegal trade in the country, a major transit hub and destination for smuggled tusks.
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Actress and UN Envoy Angelina Jolie Wants Justice for Myanmar's Sexual Violence Victims
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie today urged Myanmar to ensure those who commit sexual violence are brought to justice after "moving and humbling" meetings with victims in the country's conflict-torn north.
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Myanmar Lands 700 Migrants, US Says Rohingya Should be Citizens
Myanmar brought ashore more than 700 "boat people" it had kept at sea for days aboard a seized vessel, as the United States today called on the country to help solve a migrant crisis by recognising the rights of its Muslim Rohingya minority.
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Thai Navy Tows Boat Carrying 400 Migrants Towards Indonesia
A boat carrying around 400 migrants that the Thai navy has towed out to sea is heading toward Indonesia, a Thai government radio station reported today.
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Chinese Defence Chief Meets Thai Junta Leader
Thailand's junta chief met China's defence minister today for talks aimed at deepening their military ties, as strains begin to show between the kingdom and its traditional ally the United States following last year's coup.
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Thai Court Annuls Expulsion Order Against Indian Businessman
A Thai court on Tuesday annulled the expulsion order against prominent Bangkok-based Indian businessman Satish Sehgal for allegedly participating in anti-government demonstrations, ruling that the then civilian regime's move was biased.
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Under Martial Law, Thai Government Nearly Powerless
The question to Thailand's army chief was a basic one: After he declared martial law this week, would he be consulting the government? His response encapsulated the increasingly surreal nature of this Southeast Asian country's political crisis.
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Thai police reclaims key protest site in Bangkok
Thousands of Thai riot police today reclaimed a key protest site around government headquarters here, besieged for months by the anti-government demonstrators bent on toppling beleaguered premier Yingluck Shinawatra.
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Government warns, thousands evacuate flood-surrounded Bangkok
Residents poured out of the Thai capital by bus, plane and train on Thursday, heeding government warnings to use a special five-day holiday to evacuate parts of the flood-threatened metropolis before a weekend deluge rushes through.
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Bangkok Authorities Launch Probe Into Bar Fire That Killed 27
More than 70 people were injured following the blaze on Sunday evening, officials say
-
Thai Opposition To Hold Off On No-Confidence Vote Against Government
Thailand's opposition parties said they will hold off on launching a no-confidence vote against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending a court ruling, but they vowed to work together to avoid political deadlock.
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New Wave Of Burmese Hackers Behind Thai Website Attacks
Burmese hackers say they have attacked Thai government websites since early January and stolen data, part of a long-running, broader campaign against those critical of Myanmar's government.
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Thailand Is Top Asia-Pacific Tourist Stop Thanks To Chinese
Chinese tourists can't seem to get enough of Thailand, with visitor numbers to the Southeast Asian kingdom surging over the past year at one of the fastest clips in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Thailand Returns Rescued Orangutans to Indonesia
A group of illegally smuggled orangutans were repatriated from Thailand to Indonesia today, five years after the majority of them were discovered abandoned by the side of the road.
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Thailand Destroys Over 2 Tonnes of Smuggled Ivory
Thailand today destroyed over two tonnes of smuggled ivory worth USD 2.8 million, signalling the government's determination to fight the illegal trade in the country, a major transit hub and destination for smuggled tusks.
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Actress and UN Envoy Angelina Jolie Wants Justice for Myanmar's Sexual Violence Victims
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie today urged Myanmar to ensure those who commit sexual violence are brought to justice after "moving and humbling" meetings with victims in the country's conflict-torn north.
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Myanmar Lands 700 Migrants, US Says Rohingya Should be Citizens
Myanmar brought ashore more than 700 "boat people" it had kept at sea for days aboard a seized vessel, as the United States today called on the country to help solve a migrant crisis by recognising the rights of its Muslim Rohingya minority.
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Thai Navy Tows Boat Carrying 400 Migrants Towards Indonesia
A boat carrying around 400 migrants that the Thai navy has towed out to sea is heading toward Indonesia, a Thai government radio station reported today.
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Chinese Defence Chief Meets Thai Junta Leader
Thailand's junta chief met China's defence minister today for talks aimed at deepening their military ties, as strains begin to show between the kingdom and its traditional ally the United States following last year's coup.
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Thai Court Annuls Expulsion Order Against Indian Businessman
A Thai court on Tuesday annulled the expulsion order against prominent Bangkok-based Indian businessman Satish Sehgal for allegedly participating in anti-government demonstrations, ruling that the then civilian regime's move was biased.
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Under Martial Law, Thai Government Nearly Powerless
The question to Thailand's army chief was a basic one: After he declared martial law this week, would he be consulting the government? His response encapsulated the increasingly surreal nature of this Southeast Asian country's political crisis.
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Thai police reclaims key protest site in Bangkok
Thousands of Thai riot police today reclaimed a key protest site around government headquarters here, besieged for months by the anti-government demonstrators bent on toppling beleaguered premier Yingluck Shinawatra.
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Government warns, thousands evacuate flood-surrounded Bangkok
Residents poured out of the Thai capital by bus, plane and train on Thursday, heeding government warnings to use a special five-day holiday to evacuate parts of the flood-threatened metropolis before a weekend deluge rushes through.
