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Thousands gather for pro-democracy protest in Thailand

Anti-government protesters gathered in Thailand's capital on August 16 for a rally that may test whether their movement has any strength beyond the college campuses where it has blossomed.

16/08/2020

Thailand

Are bats to blame for COVID-19? Researchers are trying to find out

The origins of the virus that killed almost 750,000 people worldwide are still mostly unknown.

14/08/2020

Green News

Could closing national parks actually be the best thing for wildlife?

Thailand is planning to make closures a regular thing, but we ask if doing the same could help wildlife in Europe.

05/08/2020

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Robots deployed to shopping malls to prevent COVID-19 spread

This shopping centre in Bangkok, Thailand, is turning to technology in the fight against COVID-19.

28/05/2020

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Rush to sell gold as prices hit seven-year high amid COVID-19 pandemic

The price of gold has been rising since the coronavirus crisis began, which is the usual pattern in times of uncertainty.

16/04/2020

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Robots help to keep medical staff safe from coronavirus

To cope with the shortage of masks, robots help Thai doctors and nurses reduce their risk of exposure to infected COVID-19 patients.

07/04/2020

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Families of 29 gunned down by soldier in Thailand honour relatives

Holding portraits of their relatives and wiping away tears, families of the victims arrived at a morgue in Nakhon Ratchasima to take home their dead.

15/02/2020

Thailand

Thai soldier shot dead after killing at least 26 in gun rampage

A Thai soldier has been shot dead by police after going on a shooting rampage in a shopping mall in Korat, killing at least 26 people and wounding 57 others in northeast Thailand

08/02/2020

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Royal ceremony held with more than 52 ships in Thailand

In total, 52 ships were decorated and 2,200 Royal Thai Navy were chosen to operate the ships while singing rhythmic songs while sailing 3.4 km between two important ports.

12/12/2019

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Thailand's 'floating' pedestrian crossing forces drivers to stop

Thailand is trying out a creative solution to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents, by painting on 'levitating' zebra crossings that force drivers to take a look and stop.

28/11/2019

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Pope slams use of women and children for prostitution in Thailand

On a visit to Bangkok, Pope Francis has spoken up for the victims of sex tourism.

21/11/2019

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Pope Francis arrives in Thailand at start of Asia trip

The pontiff arrived in Thailand to meet with the country's small but devoted Catholic minority

20/11/2019

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Festival tusked with toasting relationship between elephants & humans

Around 160 jumbos are expected at the Elephant Roundup festival in Thailand this weekend.

16/11/2019

Thailand

Thai authorities re-open cave where football team was trapped in 2018

The event was so popular that access had to be restricted to 30 people at a time.

02/11/2019

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Bangkok restaurant serves up Thailand's 'biggest burger'

Weighing around six kilograms, composed of an estimated 10,000 calories, covered in fried onion rings, layers of bacon, and mayonnaise, this burger isn't for the faint of heart.

31/10/2019

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Rescuers capture four-metre-long King Cobra in Thailand

Rescuers from the Krabi Pitakpracha Foundation captured a four-metre-long king cobra.

14/10/2019

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Blustering gustnado in Thailand picks up roofs and signs

Residents captured the startling moments when a gustnado - a swirling wind caused by storm clouds - was seen in Samutprakan province

08/10/2019

World News

Selfies in the jungle: the dark side of wildlife tourism

Photographer Kirsten Luce spent months documenting animals being exploited for entertainment.

30/09/2019

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Thai elephant with prosthetic foot is transferred to new home

A three-year-old baby elephant with a prosthetic foot is transferred to a new home in northern Thailand. The elephant, called Fa Jam, was caught in a trap in 2016 and was later rescued and fitted with a prosthetic foot.

12/09/2019

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Bangkok street sweeper is carrying her dog to work

A Bangkok street sweeper, Thitirat Keowa-ram, has created a phenomenon after a picture of her carrying her dog on her back while sweeping the streets

28/08/2019