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He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years
Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.
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Thailand Keeps Building for Tourists Who May Not Come
Thailand’s arrivals outlook has weakened, but new rooms and flights are still coming. The test is whether resilient luxury demand and new source markets can deliver the returns that investors want.
Entertainment
Oscar Entries From Thailand, Nepal Head to Tokyo Filmex Competition; Lee Kang-sheng Joins Jury
Thailand’s and Nepal’s Oscar submissions, “9 Temples to Heaven” and “Elephants in the Fog,” are among 10 titles competing at the 27th edition of Tokyo Filmex, which will run Nov. 20–29 in the Japanese capital’s Yurakucho district. Taiwanese actor Lee Kang-sheng, who has appeared in every feature by auteur Tsai Ming-liang since “Rebels of the […]
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Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand's work program
A year ago, Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings.
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'We don't have to wait for others to support us': Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand's work program
A year ago, Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings.
Business
Thailand’s Centara Targets Larger Hotel Partners to Speed Up Growth
Centara wants to double in size without doubling its balance sheet, betting on multi-property deals with large investors. The question is whether a mid-sized Thai operator can win those portfolios against global brands, and whether the Gulf distress the COO identifies as an opportunity can translate into deals.
Business
G20 finance ministers, central bankers gather amid fallout from Iran war
Officials meet in Thailand as conflict drives energy prices higher and casts uncertainty over global economy.
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Asia's fertility hub: Thailand emerges as top destination for IVF treatment
Thailand has become one of Asia's leading fertility hubs. Every year, thousands of foreign patients travel to Bangkok's state-of-the-art private clinics for IVF, egg donation and other fertility treatments. They come from China, South Korea, Europe and across Southeast Asia, looking for what may be harder to find at home: shorter waiting times, lower costs and, in some cases, fewer restrictions.
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Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet
Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.
Science
Floodwaters Overwhelm Thailand
Heavy rains since mid-September have caused widespread flooding that has affected millions of people across the country.
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Sea off Thai island turns green
The water off Thailand's Ko Lan island has turned a vibrant shade of green thanks to a plankton bloom.
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Jewelry giant Pandora is getting in on lab-grown diamonds and hoping a new Vietnam plant helps growth in Asia
Pandora is expanding its manufacturing footprint beyond Thailand with a new $150 million Vietnam facility as the Danish jeweler eyes further growth across Asia.
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Thailand floods: At least 8 die, thousands move to shelters
Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide.
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Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floods
Rain is easing in Thailand’s capital, but flooding continues in several low-lying areas. Thousands of people have been forced into temporary shelters after the government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday. At least eight people have died over the past 10 days as heavy rains caused widespread disruption. Juliette Brown reports.
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Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters
Continuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital.
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Bangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48-hour downpour
Thailand’s capital Bangkok declared a flood disaster on Saturday after more than 300 millimetres of rain in less than 48 hours, leaving canals overflowing and streets submerged. “It’s like at my waist level now,” a local said. The governor has urged people not to panic, saying the situation is stabilising.
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Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
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Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration
Rainfall over the past three days has caused heavy flooding in the Thai capital. A state of disaster has been declared in all 50 districts in Bangkok.
Travel
Thailand Wants 1.5 Million U.S. Tourists — It’s Got a Long Way to Go
Thailand is chasing higher-spending Americans, but arrivals will need to accelerate sharply to hit its 1.5 million target. Expensive flights and growing competition from Japan and Vietnam won't make that any easier.
Sports
Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand
Former England winger Andros Townsend jokes that playing Stoke away "wasn't so bad after all" following a bizarre incident before a game in Thailand.