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Over 500 Dead Across Southeast Asia Amid Floods, Landslides
The death count mounted to over 500 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
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12 Killed As Thailand And Malaysia Face Worst Floods In Decades
The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, authorities said, as tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to rising water levels in the past three days.
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"Most Difficult Decision": Thai Farmer Forced To Kill Over 100 Crocodiles
A farmer in northern Thailand was forced to cull more than 100 crocodiles from his farm as heavy floods raised fears that they could escape and pose a threat to human lives.
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Flooding In Bangkok District Blamed On Monitor Lizard: Report
The monitor lizard disrupted a large water pump leaving it unable to pump flood water away during the heavy rains.
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People Are 'Flooding' To This Riverside Restaurant In Thailand; The Reason Might Amuse You
The restaurant lets people enjoy their food even as floodwaters from the nearby river surges inside.
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Temples Underwater, Monks Paddle Boats As Floods Hit Historic Thailand City
Several temples in Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday, as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country.
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Temples Underwater, Monks Paddle Boats As Floods Hit Historic Thailand City
Several temples in Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday, as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country.
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In Thailand, Volunteer Takes To Skies To Drop Supplies To Flood Victims
A paramotoring enthusiast in northern Thailand has taken to the skies to help deliver urgently needed supplies to people cut off by floods.
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Elon Musk Gets No Apology From British Diver at 'Pedo Guy' Defamation Trial
Vernon Unsworth also refused to apologize for a July 13, 2018, CNN interview in which he said that Musk's offer of a mini-submarine to help rescue a boys' soccer team from a flooded Thailand cave was a "PR stunt" and Musk could "stick his submarine where it hurts."
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Queen Elizabeth Gives Bravery Award To 4 Divers For Thai Cave Rescue
A team of British divers who helped save a junior football team stranded in a flooded cave in Thailand were awarded in Britain's traditional New Year Honours alongside former supermodel Twiggy and Monty Python's Michael Palin.
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Thailand Film Company To Retell Cave Rescue Saga On Screen
A Thai-based film company has joined the scramble to retell the dramatic story of the 12 young footballers and their coach who were freed from a flooded cave, one of the producers said Tuesday.
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"Dog In Manger", Fumes Kerala On Centre 'No' To Foreign Help: 10 Facts
India will not accept financial help from nations for flood-wrecked Kerala, the government said on Tuesday in an escalating row over aid from abroad. "In line with existing policy, the government of India is committed to meeting the requirements for relief and rehabilitation through domestic efforts," the foreign ministry said in a statement last n...
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Amid Talk Of Foreign Aid For Kerala, Sources Say Centre Open To Idea
The government is open to accepting foreign aid and humanitarian assistance offered to get Kerala back on its feet after the devastating floods, sources said Wednesday evening. While no sovereign country has offered aid formally, there have been offers from organizations and foundations. The assistance, however, will be subject to the various norms...
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Thailand Envoy Confirms India's 'No Aid' Stand, Kerala Asks Who Will Pay
An ambassador from Thailand today tweeted to say that India has made it clear that it would not accept international aid for flood relief in Kerala - raising concerns of a shortfall during reconstruction in the ravaged state. The Centre should not deny others a chance to help Kerala, since its financial package is far below the amount requested, sa...
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Once "Stateless", Three Rescued Thai Boys, Coach Now Given Citizenship
Three boys from a soccer team who were rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand last month were granted Thai citizenship on Wednesday, authorities said.
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Over 500 Dead Across Southeast Asia Amid Floods, Landslides
The death count mounted to over 500 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
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12 Killed As Thailand And Malaysia Face Worst Floods In Decades
The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, authorities said, as tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to rising water levels in the past three days.
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"Most Difficult Decision": Thai Farmer Forced To Kill Over 100 Crocodiles
A farmer in northern Thailand was forced to cull more than 100 crocodiles from his farm as heavy floods raised fears that they could escape and pose a threat to human lives.
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Flooding In Bangkok District Blamed On Monitor Lizard: Report
The monitor lizard disrupted a large water pump leaving it unable to pump flood water away during the heavy rains.
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People Are 'Flooding' To This Riverside Restaurant In Thailand; The Reason Might Amuse You
The restaurant lets people enjoy their food even as floodwaters from the nearby river surges inside.
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Temples Underwater, Monks Paddle Boats As Floods Hit Historic Thailand City
Several temples in Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday, as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country.
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Temples Underwater, Monks Paddle Boats As Floods Hit Historic Thailand City
Several temples in Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday, as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country.
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In Thailand, Volunteer Takes To Skies To Drop Supplies To Flood Victims
A paramotoring enthusiast in northern Thailand has taken to the skies to help deliver urgently needed supplies to people cut off by floods.
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Elon Musk Gets No Apology From British Diver at 'Pedo Guy' Defamation Trial
Vernon Unsworth also refused to apologize for a July 13, 2018, CNN interview in which he said that Musk's offer of a mini-submarine to help rescue a boys' soccer team from a flooded Thailand cave was a "PR stunt" and Musk could "stick his submarine where it hurts."
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Queen Elizabeth Gives Bravery Award To 4 Divers For Thai Cave Rescue
A team of British divers who helped save a junior football team stranded in a flooded cave in Thailand were awarded in Britain's traditional New Year Honours alongside former supermodel Twiggy and Monty Python's Michael Palin.
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Thailand Film Company To Retell Cave Rescue Saga On Screen
A Thai-based film company has joined the scramble to retell the dramatic story of the 12 young footballers and their coach who were freed from a flooded cave, one of the producers said Tuesday.
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"Dog In Manger", Fumes Kerala On Centre 'No' To Foreign Help: 10 Facts
India will not accept financial help from nations for flood-wrecked Kerala, the government said on Tuesday in an escalating row over aid from abroad. "In line with existing policy, the government of India is committed to meeting the requirements for relief and rehabilitation through domestic efforts," the foreign ministry said in a statement last n...
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Amid Talk Of Foreign Aid For Kerala, Sources Say Centre Open To Idea
The government is open to accepting foreign aid and humanitarian assistance offered to get Kerala back on its feet after the devastating floods, sources said Wednesday evening. While no sovereign country has offered aid formally, there have been offers from organizations and foundations. The assistance, however, will be subject to the various norms...
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Thailand Envoy Confirms India's 'No Aid' Stand, Kerala Asks Who Will Pay
An ambassador from Thailand today tweeted to say that India has made it clear that it would not accept international aid for flood relief in Kerala - raising concerns of a shortfall during reconstruction in the ravaged state. The Centre should not deny others a chance to help Kerala, since its financial package is far below the amount requested, sa...
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Once "Stateless", Three Rescued Thai Boys, Coach Now Given Citizenship
Three boys from a soccer team who were rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand last month were granted Thai citizenship on Wednesday, authorities said.
