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Thailand schools reopen with strict hygiene rules
Thai authorities recommend that class sizes be restricted to 20-25 students while doorknobs, desks and other areas at risk of spreading infection be sanitized frequently throughout the day
Robot dog hounds Thai shoppers to keep hands virus-free
Mimicking an excited puppy, the robot dog names K9 roams around the popular Central World mall in downtown Bangkok, drawing the attention of delighted children eager to get hand sanitizer gel from a bottle attached to its back
Thai immigration officers at Bangkok airport diagnosed with coronavirus
One of the officers is among a team leading health screenings of Thai returnees from South Korea – which has reported the second most COVID-19 infections in Asia after China
Woman gunned down in new Thai mall shooting
The incident occurs inside a cosmetic clinic at the busy downtown Century Mall, when a man burst in and gunned down his former partner over an alleged affair
Thai retailers ban single-use plastic bags
Several mall operators and convenience stores in Thailand ban single-use plastic bags and will instead see customers paying a small fee for a reusable bag made of a cloth-like fabric
Bangkok is city with most international visitors in 2018 – report
Bangkok, Thailand tops the list for the 4th straight year with almost 23 million international visitors in 2018, beating Paris and London
Footage shows Bangkok bombing in mall minutes from ASEAN meeting
Thai authorities say there were 9 successful or attempted bomb blasts throughout Bangkok which left 4 wounded as the city hosted the ASEAN ministerial meeting
No Filipino harmed in Bangkok bombing – DFA
'Filipinos staying and traveling in Thailand are urged to remain calm, but take extra precautions,' the Department of Foreign Affairs says
Steps with Theera: A coffee shop for a cause
This vocational training center in Bangkok aims to provide job opportunities for people with special needs
Duterte asks Thai businessmen to invest more in PH
The President also calls on Thai companies to participate in his administration's Build, Build, Build
Thailand anti-junta party leader faces possible disqualification
Last month's elections in Thailand remains in dispute after a political party backed by the junta that has ruled Thailand since 2014 and its main rival both claimed victory
Man of Zeal: #SupermanBangkok champions voting ahead of Thai poll
Dressed in a Superman suit with a red cape flowing behind him, a sweaty David Pfizenmaier jogs through Bangkok's standstill traffic and stops to unfurl a sign: 'If you love Thailand: Vote'
Thai junta chief says cybersecurity bill not used to 'tap' phones
Thailand's junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha says: 'When I talk about cybersecurity, don't get this confused with human rights... No one will tap phone calls of others'
Maverick tycoon and darling of Thai millennials decries political attacks
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the scion of a billionaire auto-parts maker, is the charismatic frontman of Future Forward, a new party targeting the Thailand urban youth vote with a staunchly anti-junta platform
Foreign divers, soldiers join rescue for Thai children trapped in cave
A team of American military personnel from the US Pacific Command, and 3 British cave diving experts join the over a thousand racing against time to rescue the 12 trapped children and their coach
Final Fruit-ier: Thailand sends smelly durian into space
Thailand plans to shoot durian into orbit this July to test its durability in a project that could see the staple 'king of fruits' consumed in zero-gravity conditions
PH math wizards win 87 medals in Thailand contest
Filipino students win 14 gold, 25 silver and 33 bronze medals, 11 merit awards and 4 special prizes
Zimbabwe family stuck in Bangkok airport for two months
They lack visas for onward travel, refuse to return to Zimbabwe, and are denied re-entry to Thailand after overstaying, trapping them in limbo at the airport
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Bangkok unique despite street stall edict – Thai tourism boss
The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand TAT pushes back against fears that Bangkok is being gentrified in the image of Singapore
SAKSIKAN: Latihan singkat timnas Indonesia di lapangan futsal
Latihan pada pagi hari difokuskan untuk melatih kekompakan
Pelatih timnas telah tunjuk pengganti Andik di laga final AFF 2016
Timnas hingga saat ini masih fokus pada proses pemulihan fisik pasca bertanding pada hari Rabu kemarin
BBC under investigation for profile of new Thai king
UPDATED The BBC is now under scrutiny for a Thai language profile it published out of its London offices of the nation s new monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn who ascended to the throne last week
Thai protester arrested for sharing new king article on Facebook
Thailand s monarchy is protected from any criticism inside the kingdom by a harsh lese majeste law which was widely used since the military seized power in 2014
Thai cops seize nearly 1M pairs of fake sunglasses
Two Chinese nationals are also arrested over the counterfeit sunglasses which include fake Ray Bans and Oakleys
Elderly Thai man faces charges 'for giving protesters flowers'
Preecha Kaewbanpaew a 77 year old former teacher was arrested in the northern province of Chiang Rai on Sunday
Thaksin's son gives Thai police reward for blast probe
The son of ousted Thai premier gives nearly 200 000 to authorities following the probe of the blast in August
Bangkok suspect handed device to shrine bomber – police
Speculation has hardened on links to China s Turkic speaking Uighur minority many of whom complain of religious and cultural discrimination
Polisi Thailand: Pelaku bom Bangkok warga negara Turki
Aparat keamanan akhirnya sebut kewarganegaraan tersangka pelaku ledakan bom Bangkok Simpati kepada warga Uighur yang alami represi diduga jadi pemicu aksi terorisme
Police seek new suspects in Bangkok blast
The new lead comes after police say they made a breakthrough in their case detaining an unnamed foreign man
Thai police charge foreign man over Bangkok bombing
2nd UPDATE A senior military official has said he believed the suspect was a Turkish national but Thai police have not yet confirmed his nationality
Japanese journalist 'flashes' genitals in Thai mobile forum
At a mobile forum organized by Thailand s foreign ministry with 150 in attendance the broadcaster accidentally sends a photo of his penis– meant for his female friend – via Line app
ASEAN gears up for Paris climate conference
Concrete actions not statements needed to mitigate effects of climate change
Maid slavery: Thai police drop probe into WHO official
The unnamed maid files a complaint with police accusing Dr Yonas Tegegn and his wife of abusing her and forcing her to work without pay for nearly two years
UN blasts Thai junta for 'Hunger Games' detentions
The 3 finger salute has become the unofficial symbol of resistance in Thailand with scores detained for using it including 6 students this week
Video of Thai leader 'petting' reporter goes viral
While a male reporter was kneeling on the floor General Prayut Chan O Cha patted him on the head and scratched the back of his ear
Arrests as soldiers, police curb Thai anti-coup flashmobs
Seven anti coup protesters are arrested after a flashmob rally in defiance of a ban on political gatherings
Thailand's junta detains anti-coup leader
3rd UPDATE Before he was captured Sombat Boonngamanong refused to turn himself in instead posting a message on Facebook saying: Catch me if you can
Heed Thailand curfew, PH embassy warns Filipinos
The Philippines advises its citizens to exercise extreme caution and vigilance after the Thai military declared a coup in Thailand
Thai protesters to 'appoint new govt' – spokesman
Protest leaders vow a final fight on Friday May 9 without giving details of their plans
Thai protest leader says rallies are 'pro-democracy' in Obama letter
Thailand has been periodically rocked by sometimes bloody rival mass protests since Thaksin was deposed in a 2006 military coup
Mr Condom on mainstreaming HIV awareness
How did the Thai government prevent an exploding HIV epidemic in the 90s?
Defiant Thai protesters cut power to police HQ
Anti government protesters cut electricity to the national police headquarters in Bangkok
Almost 500 protected turtles found in Thai airport bags
Over the span of week thousands of turtles and tortoises were seized at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok Thailand
#TravelThursday: Wats, shopping, beer in Bangkok
A former Rappler intern tells us about his memorable trip to Bangkok Thailand
HIGHLIGHTS: Suzuki Cup - Azkals vs Myanmar
The men s Philippine football team faces off against Myanmar in a battle for the last ticket to the semi finals on Friday November 30 at the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok Thailand
The crucial match: Philippines vs Vietnam
The Philippines must win against Vietnam ranked number one in Southeast Asia to boost their chances of advancing to the semi finals of the 2012 Suzuki Cup
Stronger Azkals team to compete in Suzuki Cup
The Philippine men s football team are in the group of death but they are determined to perform better than they did in 2010 when they made history and defeated the reigning champions
Snapshots: Manila's accessible art
A young Filipino expat comes home for business with memories of free art
Thailand's 'Red Shirts' to rally in Bangkok
The Red Shirts and rights groups have called on the new government led by Thaksin s sister Yingluck to prosecute soldiers and officials responsible for causing deaths and injuries
