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Bangkok

Trawling the streets of Asia for food
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Trawling the streets of Asia for food

A docu-series highlights the importance of nutritious and delicious meals provided by pavement vendors

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Hundreds of schools to shut as toxic smog chokes Bangkok
Article
/ 30 January 2019

Hundreds of schools to shut as toxic smog chokes Bangkok

The Thai capital has been shrouded in murky haze for weeks, sparking social media criticism of the uneven response by the government

By Anusak Konglang and Thanaporn Promyamyai
Thailand says Saudi woman in asylum case to be sent back
Article
/ 7 January 2019

Thailand says Saudi woman in asylum case to be sent back

The incident comes against the backdrop of intense scrutiny of Saudi Arabia over its handling of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year

By Thanaporn Promyamyai
Bombing catches junta off-guard
Article
/ 23 August 2015

Bombing catches junta off-guard

No one has claimed responsibility for the blast in Thailand, with everyone from Islamist groups and the Uighur to a lone operative being blamed.

By Simon Tisdall
Protesters defy troops in Thailand
Article
/ 1 June 2014

Protesters defy troops in Thailand

Thousands of security personnel have been deployed on Bangkok’s streets in a show of force against small but defiant anti-coup flashmob rallies.

By Thanaporn Promyamyai
‘Shut Bangkok, restart Thailand’
Article
/ 22 May 2014

‘Shut Bangkok, restart Thailand’

It’s a holidaymaker’s dream, but for some reason tourism has waned even as the people rise up.

By Sarah Evans
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Article
/ 20 January 2012

‘Third sex’ get chance to fly Thai high

Thai airline becomes the first in the country to employ transgender people.

By Kate Hodal
Anger mounts in flood-weary Bangkok
Article
/ 14 November 2011

Anger mounts in flood-weary Bangkok

Bangkok residents are protesting as frustration mounts that parts of the Thai capital are suffering badly while the centre stays dry.

By Thanaporn Promyamyai
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Article
/ 5 November 2011

Thai PM plays down further flood risks to Bangkok

Bangkok’s well-protected centre is only at risk of "minor" flooding, the Thai premier says, as the deluge closed in on the metropolis.

By Staff Reporter
Anger rises in flooded Bangkok as centre stays dry
Article
/ 31 October 2011

Anger rises in flooded Bangkok as centre stays dry

Tensions are rising between Thai residents and authorities in flooded parts of Bangkok as hundreds protest that their homes are being sacrificed.

By Janesara Fugal
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Article
/ 29 October 2011

Flood threat wanes, but Bangkok’s not out of woods yet

Receding floodwaters north of Bangkok have reduced the threat to the Thai capital, but a rise in coastal high tides will still test flood defences.

By Staff Reporter
Thousands flee Bangkok fearing breach of river banks
Article
/ 28 October 2011

Thousands flee Bangkok fearing breach of river banks

Traffic clogged rounds out of the Thai capital as thousands of people fled ahead of a high tide expected to worsen floods.

By Jason Szep and Martin Petty
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Article
/ 25 October 2011

Thailand calls holiday to allow escape from floods

Thailand has announced a five-day holiday to give people the chance to escape floods closing in on Bangkok.

By Staff Reporter
Bangkok continues battle against devastating floods
Article
/ 23 October 2011

Bangkok continues battle against devastating floods

Thai troops have reinforced vulnerable river barriers after a sudden rise in the water level set back efforts to contain the worst floods in decades.

By Staff Reporter
Let the waters flow, declares Thailand’s premier
Article
/ 20 October 2011

Let the waters flow, declares Thailand’s premier

In a bid to prevent further flooding, Thailand’s premier says she will order Bangkok to open all of its floodgates, but this poses risks of its own.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 October 2011

Nervous Bangkok on alert for Thai flood devastation

Thailand fought to keep floodwaters from flowing towards Bangkok as a spring tide hindered efforts to protect the economic hub’s 12-million people.

By Janesara Fugal
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Article
/ 13 January 2011

Mass foetus find stokes Thai abortion debate

Since the discovery in a Bangkok temple of more than 2 000 foetuses from illegal abortion clinics, the issue has shot up the national agenda.

By Amelie Bottollier-Depois
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Article
/ 21 December 2010

Thailand to lift emergency rule in Bangkok

Thailand said it would lift a state of emergency in Bangkok and three neighbouring areas, seven months after a bloody military crackdown.

By Boonradom Chitradon
Massive clean-up after Bangkok riots
Article
/ 23 May 2010

Massive clean-up after Bangkok riots

Thai authorities launched a clean-up operation in Bangkok’s charred commercial district on Sunday as the city prepared for the resumption of business.

By Nopporn Wong Anan and Michael Perry
Thai protesters abandon Bangkok refuge
Article
/ 20 May 2010

Thai protesters abandon Bangkok refuge

Thai authorities restored order in Bangkok on Thursday after a night of rioting and fires that veered towards anarchy.

By Jason Szep and Nopporn Wong Anan
Bangkok gripped by looting, arson
Article
/ 19 May 2010

Bangkok gripped by looting, arson

Huge fires swept through major buildings in Bangkok on Wednesday as looting and arson gripped the Thai capital after an army crackdown on protesters.

By Anusak Konglang
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Article
/ 19 May 2010

Thai protesters calm as battle raged to an end

As Thai troops staged a bloody operation to disperse red shirt protesters on Wednesday, thousands of demonstrators in a fortified camp appeared calm.

By Martin Petty
Thai peace talks falter amid tense stand-off
Article
/ 18 May 2010

Thai peace talks falter amid tense stand-off

Thai anti-government protesters agreed on Tuesday to talks brokered by lawmakers to end a crisis threatening to tear the country apart.

By Ambika Ahuja
Thai troops close in on protest encampment
Article
/ 17 May 2010

Thai troops close in on protest encampment

Thai protesters ignored calls by the government to leave their central Bangkok camp on Monday as troops tightened a security cordon around the area.

By Ambika Ahuja and Bill Tarrant
Thai troops battle protesters as crisis deepens
Article
/ 14 May 2010

Thai troops battle protesters as crisis deepens

Thai troops battled anti-government protesters in central Bangkok on Friday, attempting to seal off their encampment.

By Jason Szep and Ambika Ahuja
Fears of civil conflict deepen in Thailand
Article
/ 27 April 2010

Fears of civil conflict deepen in Thailand

Fears of civil conflict grew in Thailand on Tuesday after anti-government protesters stopped police from moving to Bangkok.

By Chaiwat Subprasom
Thailand’s ‘Yellow Shirts’ call for martial law
Article
/ 26 April 2010

Thailand’s ‘Yellow Shirts’ call for martial law

Thailand’s "Yellow Shirts" called on Monday for the imposition of martial law to end mass anti-government protests by rival "Red Shirts".

By Thanaporn Promyamyai
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Article
/ 25 April 2010

Bangkok braces for unrest after peace plan rejected

Bangkok braced on Sunday for more unrest a day after the Thai government rejected a peace overture from demonstrators.

By Jason Szep
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Article
/ 11 April 2010

Thai ‘red shirts’ defiant after 20 die in clashes

Thai "red shirt" protesters on Sunday ruled out negotiations with the government and said they would not give up their fight for early elections.

By Alan Raybould
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Article
/ 7 April 2010

Thai PM declares state of emergency in Bangkok

Thailand’s embattled premier declared a state of emergency in Bangkok on Wednesday after protesters stormed Parliament.

By Anusak Konglang
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Article
/ 16 March 2010

Thai ‘red shirts’ press ahead with rally

Protesters pressed ahead with a rally in Bangkok on Tuesday, some expressing frustration that protests had failed to force elections.

By Ambika Ahuja
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Article
/ 15 March 2010

Protesters push for polls as Thai tensions build

Tens of thousands of protesters pressed ahead with a rally on Monday after Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva rebuffed their demand for elections.

By Chalathip Thirasoontrakul
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