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Photo of Israeli soldiers during Bangkok quake rescue falsely linked to Thai-Cambodia conflict
Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia reignited in December 2025, but a picture of Israeli soldiers circulating on social media…
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Bangkok is the world’s most visited city. But badly behaved tourists are creating problems in Asia
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Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales in time for year-end holiday festivities
Thailand on Wednesday lifted a 53-year-old ban on the afternoon retail sale of alcoholic drinks, a move expected to help boost year-end…
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Thai Police Bust $14M Crypto Ponzi Mastermind in Bangkok
hai police raided a luxury three‑story house in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang district and arrested Chinese national Liang Ai‑Bing. Authorities…
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Four Israeli soldiers arrested in Thailand for drug possession
During the arrest the men reportedly told Koh Phangan authorities that they were celebrating the end of the Israel-Hamas War. Four Israeli…
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I traveled to Thailand for the world’s largest water fight–here’s what it was actually like
Every April, Thailand turns into a literal splash-happy frenzy. I'm not talking about one city or even one festival ground…the entire…
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This Is The Equivalent Of Costco In Thailand
If you're a Costco patron, you'll know the wholesale retailer for the well-known brands it carries on its shelves, the wide variety of…
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18 Wild and Wonderful Things You Can Only Do in Thailand
Thinking about a trip to Thailand? You’re in for stunning temples, incredible food, beautiful beaches, and some truly unforgettable…
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Malaysia plans cargo rail link to Bangkok to boost trade
Malaysia is planning to start a direct rail cargo service between its capital Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand this year…
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Video shows land rights demonstration in Chiang Mai, not Bangkok rally against Myanmar leader
Protesters in Bangkok rallied against the Myanmar junta chief as he visited the city for a regional summit after a devastating earthquake…
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Germany's Red Cross sends aid to quake-hit Myanmar
The German Red Cross plans to send its first aid shipment to Myanmar on Wednesday following a deadly earthquake that struck the country in…
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A tour of Bangkok's famous Chinatown — on the back of a dragon!
Why do you disturb my slumber, foolish mortal? Have you no respect for ancient beings such as myself? You truly do not know who I am? I am…
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Chinese contractor of collapsed Bangkok building under scrutiny
In promotional material posted on its official social media channels in 2024, China Railway No10 Engineering Group declared that its first…
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Lessons from the Myanmar earthquake: Disaster preparedness
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has killed more than 1,600 people and injured more than 3,400…
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Myanmar's opposition declares ceasefire in civil war after earthquake
Opposition forces in Myanmar's years-long civil war have declared a ceasefire as the country struggles to rescue survivors from a…
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Old image of under-construction overpass resurfaces after accident on Thai highway
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Old protest pictures misrepresented as Myanmar workers demanding higher pay
As activists marked the fourth anniversary of Myanmar's military coup on February 1, 2025, old protest photos in Thailand circulated…
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Meet the first couples to wed as Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage
BANGKOK — On the fifth floor of a large Bangkok mall, gay newlyweds milled about on a long rainbow carpet, posing for photographs while…
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Passengers fearful of crash left in a panic after ‘terrifying’ Boeing 737-800 flight fails to take off — twice
Talk about a flight risk. A planeload of panicky passengers were sent back to the terminal after their aircraft failed to take off — not…
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Bangkok Hotel Fire: 3 Foreign Tourists Killed, Over 7 Injured Ahead of New Year's Eve Celebrations
Thai police revealed that three foreigners were killed, and multiple others were injured when Ember Hotel on Bangkok's Khao San Road, a…
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ST Engineering wins S$180 million in contracts for Bangkok rail project
THE urban solutions business of ST Engineering has bagged about S$180 million worth of contracts for the new 35.9-km mass rapid transit…
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The world’s best hotels for 2024 revealed
A hotel in Thailand has been named the best in the world in 2024 for its dramatic river-facing architecture and renowned spa experiences,…
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Bangkok Pride in Full Swing as Marriage Equality Seems Close
Members of the LGBTQ community and allies take part in the Bangkok Pride Parade in Thailand on June 1, 2024. Thailand looks set to become…