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Myanmar military landmine use amounts to war crimes: Amnesty

Myanmar junta troops are committing war crimes by laying landmines on a “massive scale” around villages where they are...

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US House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that...

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Nightlife sector slowly recovers post pandemic

Bangkok is internationally famous for its night entertainment. With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, this business sector is bound...

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Brazilian arrested in Indonesia carrying cannabis bought in Thailand

A Brazilian student was caught at Bali airport in Indonesia with 9.1 grams of cannabis, which he had allegedly...

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Former Democrat MP jailed for 2 years for electoral fraud

The Supreme Court has upheld the two-year prison sentence, imposed by two lower courts, on former Democrat MP for...

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Long-Acting Antibody treatment to be provided to those suffering immunodeficiency

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and AstraZeneca (Thailand) signed a contract today (Wednesday) for the procurement of 257,500 doses...

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Sri Lanka’s crisis rings alarm for other troubled economies

Sri Lanka is desperate for help with weathering its worst crisis in recent memory. Its schools are closed for...

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A support system for patients with depressive disorder

Two patients with depression tell Thai PBS World why they are willing to be part of the support system...

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People from 4 neighbouring countries can work in Thailand until early 2025

The Thai cabinet has decided to extend the stay in Thailand of migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia, the Lao...

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Suspect in July 4 parade shooting charged with 7 counts of 1st degree murder

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (Reuters) – The man accused of opening fire with a rifle from a rooftop onto a crowd...

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Protests greet PM in Chiang Mai, over 2,000 police provide protection

More than 2,000 police were deployed to provide protection for Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha when he visited Chiang...

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Bangkok’s MRT Blue Line fares frozen until year-end

Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has agreed to freeze fares on the Blue Line of the...

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Planned 59-baht maximum fare on BTS extensions opposed

Thailand’s Consumer Council (TCC), a non-profit consumer protection network, has voiced its strong objection to the planned 59-baht maximum...

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Land appraisal prices in Thailand to be raised in 2023

After a 12-month delay, the Thai Treasury Department will put into force a new national land appraisal price list...

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Aide: Trump dismissed Jan. 6 threats, wanted to join crowd

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump rebuffed his own security’s warnings about armed protesters in the Jan. 6 rally crowd...

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Consumption of cannabis in food and drinks

Thai households are now allowed to cultivate up to ten cannabis plants for medical use and consumption. It is...

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Thai official on the run with ฿31m baht embezzled from municipality

Police are hunting for a local official who has allegedly embezzled over 31 million baht from the account of...

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Twelve injured in Bon Kai fire, 100+ take refuge, support payments to be issued

More than 100 adults and children are now taking temporary refuge at the local youth centre, after about 30...

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Saudi crown prince pays first visit to Turkey since Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler will on Wednesday take another step towards breaking his international isolation by paying his...

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Long wait over as US vaccinates youngest against Covid

US hospitals, clinics and pharmacies began vaccinating the nation’s youngest children against Covid-19 on Tuesday, a milestone that was...

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Passengers asked not to flick long hair while on Bangkok’s sky train

The BTS sky train operator is appealing to passengers with long hair not to flick it in a way...

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Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court ruled Monday that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the...

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Missing suspect in Khao Yai park land encroachment controversy surrenders

The mayor of the Prachin Buri Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO), Sunthorn Vilawan, who is wanted by public prosecutors for...

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Netflix plans ‘Squid Game’ reality show with big cash prize, no fatal consequences

Netflix Inc’s most-watched series is no longer just a fictitious television show after the streaming service greenlit “its biggest reality  competition ever”...

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Yellowstone flooding forces 10,000 to leave national park

RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — More than 10,000 visitors were ordered out of Yellowstone as unprecedented flooding tore through...

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Polluted air cuts global life expectancy by two years

Microscopic air pollution caused mostly by burning fossil fuels shortens lives worldwide by more than two years, researchers reported...

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart orders health services to prepare for violent protests

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has expressed concern over the resurgence of protests, by anti-government elements, at Din Daeng intersection...

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Beijing tests millions, isolates thousands over COVID cluster at 24-hour bar

BEIJING (Reuters) – Authorities in China’s capital Beijing on Monday raced to contain a COVID-19 outbreak traced to a raucous 24-hour...

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Jan. 6 panelists: Enough evidence uncovered to indict Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they have uncovered enough evidence...

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What’s in a name? Rebranded McDonald’s outlets open in Russia

McDonald’s restaurants opened their doors in Moscow once again on Sunday under new Russian ownership and a new name, “Vkusno &...

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EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Apple must change the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after EU countries and lawmakers agreed...

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Merkel says she doesn’t blame herself for not trying hard enough for Ukraine

BERLIN (Reuters) – Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that she tried hard when she was in office to...

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A Buddhist perspective on social issues

The exposure of scandals in Thailand’s Buddhist clergy, or Sangha, constantly grab the attention of the media and the...

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BTS visits White House to discuss combating hate crime surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — K-Pop sensation BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to talk with President Joe Biden about...

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Djokovic hails ‘champion’ Nadal but ‘not surprised’ by injury recovery

Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal as a “great champion” after losing an epic late-night French Open quarter-final, but added...

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U.S. agrees to send advanced rockets to Ukraine

KYIV (Reuters) – Russian troops fought to take complete control of the eastern industrial city of Sievierodonetsk on Wednesday as the...

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Why some elderly Thais cannot afford to retire

Recently, the Thai government announced an increase in special subsidies for the elderly who receive the state pension in...

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Gunman kills at least 18 children at Texas elementary school

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18...

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Floods ease in Chiang Mai, but situation deteriorates in Chiang Rai

While the flood situation in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Mai eases today, in neighbouring Chiang Rai province it...

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Russia says nearly 700 more Mariupol fighters surrender; leaders still holed up

KYIV/MARIUPOL, Ukraine (Reuters) – Nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters surrendered at the Mariupol steelworks in the past 24 hours, Russia said...

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Most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — More than 90% of Great Barrier Reef coral surveyed this year was bleached in the...

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Protests break out as Philippines election returns a Marcos to presidency

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines woke to a new but familiar political landscape on Tuesday, after an election triumph by Ferdinand...

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What Gen-X voters want from the next Bangkok governor

There are 871,272 generation X voters, or 19% of the capital’s electorate, who are entitled to vote on May...

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Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election

MANILA (Reuters) – Ferdinand Marcos Jr clinched a stunning runaway victory in the Philippines’ presidential election on Monday in the first...

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The high-profile sexual assault scandal: How will it change Thai society?

All Thai media outlets have been focused on the recent sexual assault case involving over 10 alleged victims and...

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to five more years in prison

Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to another five years in prison, according to an unidentified official in...

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Bangkok gubernatorial candidates continue to campaign on Wednesday

Three top candidates for Bangkok Governor continued their campaigns in temples and at fresh markets today (Wednesday), ahead of...

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Business & Economy News

Truckers rally in Bangkok seeking to keep diesel at ฿30 per litre

Truckers rallied in front of Government House today (Wednesday), demanding that the government extend the measures to keep diesel...

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Government in no rush to end ‘Thailand Pass’ scheme, boosters may be required

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that Thailand must proceed cautiously before scrapping the “Thailand Pass” scheme, as is...

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Thailand prepares for further easing of COVID restrictions on arrivals on May 1

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob will visit Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi international airport this Friday to check the preparedness to cope with...

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Tesla loses $126 bln in value amid Musk Twitter deal funding concern

Tesla Inc. lost $126 billion in value on Tuesday amid investor concerns that Chief Executive Elon Musk may have...

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Three in four Americans back arms shipments to Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Seventy-three percent of Americans support U.S. efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, the highest level of support since...

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Auckland, the world’s most livable city

Living in Auckland, on New Zealand’s north island, you’ll feel pretty much the same as in the pre-pandemic era...

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‘Less Plastic Phuket’ a stepping stone to better waste management

In the past few years, the COVID-19 outbreak has increased the amount of plastic waste, despite many people working...

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Views of employers on hiring new graduates

Each year approximately 500,000 new graduates enter Thailand’s job market. Perhaps it is now the most challenging time to...

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One ‘black box’ found in China Eastern plane crash

WUZHOU, China (AP) — China says one of two black boxes from the China Eastern plane crash was found...

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Thai government raises musical challenge to call centre scammers

The government has released a new song, being distributed on CDs, to spread awareness of and to warn the...

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Kremlin: Russia would only use nuclear weapons if its existence were threatened

(Reuters) – Russia’s security policy dictates that the country would only use nuclear weapons if its very existence were threatened, Kremlin...

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Home Away – Roseanna Marshman

An English teacher and TV presenter from Oxford, England, Roseanna Marshman, said that her interest in Thailand and Asian...

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Endgame elusive as West tries to force Russia out of Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Western leaders congratulate themselves for their speedy and severe responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,...

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Russian families fall out over clashing views of war in Ukraine

When Russian actor Jean-Michel Scherbak wrote on social media that he was ashamed his country had started a war in...

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U.N. General Assembly set to censure Russia over Ukraine invasion

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) The United Nations General Assembly is set to reprimand Russia on Wednesday over its invasion of Ukraine and...

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Dozens in pacifist Japan volunteer to fight for Ukraine

TOKYO (Reuters) Keiichi Kurogi was one of dozens of men in Japan who offered to join an “international legion” to fight...

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Thailand will not rush to condemn Russia over Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Don

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said today (Tuesday) that Thailand may need to fine-tune its policy on the Russian invasion...

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COVID-infected students can attend pre-university exams with doctor’s consent

Pre-university students in Thailand, who develop mild symptoms of COVID-19, are undergoing treatment for the disease or are at...

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Thailand’s daily COVID-19 infections will remain high for 2-6 weeks

The daily number of new COVID-19 infections will remain high for at least 2-6 weeks, before they begin to...

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Friends of drowned Thai TV actress face more questioning

Police forensic officers took evidence related to the TV actress’s drowning to the Nonthaburi Muang district police station today...

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Saudi King gifts 50,060 copies of Quran to Thai Muslims ahead of Ramadan

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia recently sent 50,060 copies of the Holy Quran, in various...

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Existing concerns of a mother-to-be

The Thai population is shrinking, as the birth rate falls below the death rate. This problem is a time...

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Hostage drama at Amsterdam Apple store ends, gunman overpowered

A man with a firearm who held several people hostage in an Apple store in central Amsterdam late Tuesday...

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US set to impose sanctions after Russian ‘invasion’ of Ukraine

The United States said Tuesday that Russia’s move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the “beginning of an invasion” and...

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Macron: Putin told him Russia won’t escalate Ukraine crisis

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Moscow...

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Ex-Pope Benedict acknowledges ‘errors’ but no blame in abuse handling, seeks forgiveness

VATICAN CITY (Reuters)  Former Pope Benedict on Tuesday acknowledged that errors occurred in handling sexual abuse cases when he was Archbishop...

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New hope for improving Thailand’s road safety

There is a new road safety campaign and it is a powerful tool for tackling Thailand’s road safety crisis,...

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Shortened Olympic torch relay starts for Beijing Games

BEIJING (AP) — The three-day torch relay for the Beijing Olympics, shortened considerably because of concerns about the coronavirus,...

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ASEAN and EU leaders plan to meet in Brussels in December

To mark the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-EU relations, their leaders are planning a summit in Brussels in December, according...

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Omicron sub-variant found in 57 countries: WHO

A sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus strain, which some studies indicate could be even more infectious than...

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China 2008 vs 2022: Richer, stronger, more confrontational

BEIJING (AP) — China has undergone history-making change since the last time it was an Olympic host in 2008:...

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Ghostly monkey among 224 new Mekong region species

BANGKOK (AP) — A monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes is among 224 new species listed in...

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Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defenses

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Russia...

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Suggested alternatives to pork

As pork becomes more and more expensive, some people may have stopped eating this delicious meat for a while....

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mRNA booster shot provides some level of protection against Omicron, research shows

A shot of an mRNA vaccine as a booster affords some level of protection against Omicron infection in the...

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Cambodia resumes treason trial of opposition leader Kem Sokha

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodia resumed on Wednesday the treason trial of banned opposition party leader Kem Sokha after a two-year...

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All homes on one of Tonga’s islands destroyed, three dead

All the homes on one of Tonga’s small outer islands have been destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, with...

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Opinion

Education inequality – The state school teachers’ dilemma

At 332.4 billion baht, for yet another year Thailand’s Ministry of Education has received the largest budget of any...

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How a teacher deals with education inequality

A teacher in a small rural school reveals the immense struggle within the Thai education system, which is leading...

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Thai cabinet endorses bill to oversee media ethics, standards

The Thai cabinet approved a draft bill on Tuesday which seeks to create a council for the media profession,...

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Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo, woo devoted fans

TOKYO (AP) — Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance Wednesday before devoted fans in Tokyo, but they...

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Russian troops to quit Kazakhstan, says president, taking aim at the elite

NUR-SULTAN (Reuters) – Russian-led forces will begin withdrawing from Kazakhstan in two days’ time after stabilising the Central Asian nation following...

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Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in...

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Despite brutal video, only GOP minority say Jan 6 Capitol riot very violent

WASHINGTON (AP) — The fighting — so primitive and ferocious that one Capitol Police officer described it as “medieval”...

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Fighting subsides as ceasefire talks loom between Myanmar troops and Karen rebels

Fighting between Myanmar government forces and ethnic Karen rebels has subsided, as reports emerge about possible peace talks, to...

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39 people die, 362 injured in road accidents on first day of holiday travel

39 people died and 362 others were injured in 362 road accidents nationwide on Wednesday, the first of the...

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Thailand records 194 more COVID-19 Omicron cases on Wednesday

Omicron variant infections in Thailand increased by 194 yesterday (Wednesday), to 934. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical...

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Thousands message late Chinese COVID whistleblower doctor 2 years on

SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Thousands of people left messages on the social media account of the late Chinese COVID-19 whistleblower Li Wenliang...

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Thai national karate team members found infected with COVID-19 on return from Kazakhstan

All except one of the 19-member Thai karate team were found to be infected with COVID-19 after their return...

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