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Ocean

EU gives Thailand's reformed fishing industry a green card

In partnership with the European Commission

Thailand has begun intercepting and inspecting fishing boats far out at sea this year, one of many new measures to curb its dangerously high levels of overfishing.

08/02/2019

Ocean

Why did it take 3.5 years for Thailand to get rid of the EU’s illegal fishing 'yellow card'?

In partnership with the European Commission

Why did it take 3.5 years for Thailand to get rid of the EU’s illegal fishing 'yellow card'?

08/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi teen who fled fearing for her life granted asylum in Canada

Canada has granted asylum to a Saudi teenager who fled to Thailand because she feared her family would kill her.

11/01/2019

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Damage as tropical storm hits Thailand's east coast

Trees and utility poles were levelled and city streets and country roads flooded on Friday as rain, winds and surging seawater from Tropical Storm Pabuk hit coastal villages and world-famous tourist resorts in Thailand.

08/01/2019

Thailand

UN gives refugee status to Saudi woman in Thailand

The UN refugee agency has determined that a Saudi woman who fled her family and refused to leave a Bangkok hotel room is a legitimate refugee, and has asked Australia to consider resettling her.

07/01/2019

Thailand

Thailand political instability sparks street art boom | NBC Left Field

One street artist, known only as Headache, said he graffitis for freedom

04/01/2019

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Mock funeral helps Thai faithful prepare for 2019

While many are celebrating New Year's Eve with countdowns and fireworks, in Thailand worshippers at a temple in suburban Bangkok lay inside coffins and took part in traditional funeral rituals.

31/12/2018

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Watch: elephants dressed up as Santa interact with children

Watch : Elephants dressed up as Santa interact with children

24/12/2018

United Kingdom

Leicester FC remember their beloved owner with city march

The Thai owner of the club tragically died with four other pasengers in a helicopter crash.

10/11/2018

United Kingdom

An emotional minute's silence at Leicester City match against Cardiff

A large flag passes over the crowds, in honour of the death of the Thai billionaire and Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. An applause rang out in the stadium after his tragic death a week ago when his helicopter crashed, killing all five people.

03/11/2018

United Kingdom

Funeral for Leicester City owner Vichai in Bangkok

The funeral of Thai billionaire and Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, killed in a helicopter crash a week ago, got underway at a Bangkok temple with a Buddhist bathing rite using water bestowed by the Thai King.

03/11/2018

Thailand

Child barbers offer haircuts at a snip in Thailand

A primary school in central Thailand has provided a six-week course for students to give haircuts.

02/11/2018

Destinations

The Beach is closed

For the first time, ecology comes before economy as Maya Bay recover from mass tourism damaged

25/10/2018

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Watch : Buffalo racing in Thailand

The world-famous buffalo race of Chon Buri continues on its 147th year along with buffalo conservation activities to promote knowledge in buffalo rearing and rice farming.

24/10/2018

USA

Elon Musk sued by Thai cave rescue diver

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been sued by the Thai rescue diver he called a "pedo guy" and "child rapist" for libel and slander, according to the lawsuit filed in a U.S. district court in California.

17/09/2018

USA

Elon Musk reignites 'pedo' claims against UK cave diver

Elon Musk has doubled down on his claim that a British explorer who was instrumental in freeing a group of Thai boys trapped in a cave is a “pedo”.

29/08/2018

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Rescue operation underway at collapsed mosque in Indonesia

Rescue workers excavating a mosque flattened by an earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok carried a body from the wreckage on Tuesday.

07/08/2018

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Deadly earthquake leaves trail of destruction on Indonesia’s Lombok Island

A powerful 7.0 magnitude quake hit Lombok and was felt in Bali on Sunday evening, killing dozens and leaving a trail of destruction across several communities.

06/08/2018

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Thailand's floating football pitch

The village of Koh Panyee in Thailand is famous for its floating football field, which was built by young people.

31/07/2018

Green News

The Millionaire Flatshare

What is a high net worth individual to do if they want a second home abroad, but don’t feel like they can commit to one place?

31/07/2018