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Monkey mayhem as wild animals wreak havoc in supermarket raid: video

Thailand has faced a growing problem with its monkey population especially since the COVID lockdowns. Gangs of monkeys have been seen stealing food from stores, fighting among themselves and even causing harm to people.

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US teacher, TikTok celebrity arrested in Thailand for allegedly having sex with teenage fan

American teacher and TikTok personality Luke Rockwell was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, for allegedly having sex with an underage fan and recording the acts, police say.

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Thailand's king reduces prison sentence of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to a single year

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prison sentence has been reduced from eight years to just one single year. Shinawatra requested a royal pardon last week.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently began serving 8-year prison sentence, requests royal pardon

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, recently began serving an eight-year prison sentence. Shinawatra requested a royal pardon on Aug. 31, 2023.

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Thai man kills wife, 2 young sons after online scam leaves family in massive debt, police say

According to the authorities, a man near Bangkok, Thailand, has killed his wife and two young sons following a loan scam that caused the family to accrue $48,000 in debt.

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Daughter says former Thai PM Thaksin is fatigued as criticism rises over his transfer from prison to hospital

Imprisoned Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been transferred to a hospital. His daughter says Thaksin is suffering from fatigue and stress.

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Elderly man bites snake that had wrapped his leg while sleeping: 'felt like I was going to die'

Sarayuth Malachan believes the python entered his house to try and get at the chickens he keeps in the back of his room, and he worried that he might lose his leg or even his life.

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American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street

Authorities in Thailand tracked down an American tourist and forced him to apologize after he was caught on video blowing cannabis smoke in a crowded area.

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Wealthy Thai property developer Srettha Thavisin becomes country’s prime minister

Political newcomer Srettha Thavisin has become the prime minister of Thailand just nine months after joining party Pheu Thai, his first official step into politics.

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Thailand’s ex-PM transferred from prison to hospital in less than a day after returning from exile

Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister who returned to Thailand after being exiled for over a decade, was transferred from a prison to a hospital in less than a day.

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Over $1.4 million worth of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in Kalasin

Over a ton of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in the province of Kalasin. The scales were estimated to be worth more than $1.4 million.

Lifestyle 4 hours ago

Woman goes viral after she's knocked to the ground while taking photos with elephants in Thailand

A medical student was visiting an animal sanctuary in Thailand when she stopped to take a photo with two elephants. The photo-op ended with her on the ground.

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Residents in China can now visit 70 additional countries following country’s lift of COVID travel restrictions

As China gradually returns to pre-pandemic levels, the country has been lifting more of its travel restrictions. Residents are now able to travel to 70 additional countries.

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Estranged son of Thailand's king returns to country unexpectedly

After 27 years of living abroad, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the estranged son of the king of Thailand, was spotted in Bangkok in a surprise return to the country.

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German businessman found dismembered in freezer in Thailand

A German businessman missing for a week has been found dismembered in a freezer in southern Thailand along with a cordless chainsaw and hedge clippers.

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Thailand's prime minister says he is leaving politics after his party finished 5th in May's general election

Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former prime minister of Thailand, announced that he is leaving politics after leading the country for nine years.

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2 dead in Bangkok after elevated road collapses

At least two people died after an elevated road being built in Bangkok, Thailand, collapsed on Monday. Another 11 people also sustained injuries in the incident.

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No clear sign of when Thai opposition party leader will take over after shocking election victory

It is still unclear when Pita Limjaroenrat, the Thai opposition party leader, will take over after he unexpectedly won the country's election.

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Ailing Thai elephant returns home from Sri Lanka after years of possible neglect, abuse

An ailing elephant in Sri Lanka has returned home to Thailand for medical treatment following allegations that the elephant was in bad health due to years of abuse and hard labor.

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Out-of-control paraglider barrels into shop roof as shocked onlookers watch: video

A paragliding tourist in Thailand crashes a festival after losing control and landing on top of an outdoor market's roof.

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Thailand woman has leg amputated at Bangkok airport after it became trapped under moving walkway

A 57-year-old Thai female traveler had to have a leg amputated at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport after the limb was caught and dragged beneath a motorized walkway.

U.S. 4 hours ago

Michigan woman who fled to Thailand after allegedly killing MSU student with her car enters no-contest plea

Tubtim “Sue" Howson, a 57-year-old dual U.S. and Thai citizen, has pleaded no contest in the hit-and-run death of a Michigan State University student.

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Dozens injured in Thailand tourist hot spot after speedboat slams into concrete post

At least 36 people were injured, some of them seriously, after a speedboat in Thailand crashed into a concrete post in an incident where the captain may have fallen asleep.

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Thai police arrest 2nd teenager for defaming monarchy amid renewed debate over rigorous law

Officials in Thailand charged a 16-year-old girl with defaming the monarchy for messages she posted on Facebook two years ago, adding to the debate about the law allowing her arrest.

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Death sentence upheld for former Thai principle convicted of killing 3 people, including a toddler

A former school principal from Thailand was convicted of killing three people, including a toddler. Thailand's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for the teacher.

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Thai court hands craft beer enthusiast fine, 6-month prison sentence for violating law on advertising alcohol

Artid Sivahansaphan, a beer enthusiast from Thailand, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined $4,360 for violating a law against advertising alcoholic beverages.

Sports 4 hours ago

Thailand kickboxer hit in stomach so hard he pukes in the ring

A Thai kickboxer was kneed in his stomach several times with such force that he vomited in the ring, which ultimately resulted in a lost bout.

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Thailand panda that was on a loan from China suddenly and mysteriously dies at zoo

A giant panda at Thailand’s Chiang Mai Zoo died six months before she was due to return to China. Her sudden death was not immediately clear as she showed no previous signs of illness.

U.S. 4 hours ago

Freak storm in southern Thailand capsizes a dozen fishing boats, kills at least 3

Thailand was hit by a freak storm that killed at least three people and capsized a dozen fishing boats. Over 100 others who were also at sea have been accounted for.

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Thailand kicks off 3-day Songkran festival for first time since 2019, hoping for significant boost in tourism

Thailand is hoping for a significant boost in tourism as it kicks off the three-day Songkran festival. This is the first time the festival has been at full blast since 2019.

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Over 60 asylum-seeking Chinese Christian church members en route to US after being detained in Thailand

Over 60 Chinese Christian church members seeking asylum are on there way to the United States. The group was detained last week in Thailand.