The Thai capital has been shrouded in murky haze for weeks, sparking social media criticism of the uneven response by the government
Thirteen sets of diving equipment have been prepared for the team, who have endured 12 nights underground in the Tham Luang cave complex
Thousands of security personnel have been deployed on Bangkok’s streets in a show of force against small but defiant anti-coup flashmob rallies.
Bangkok residents are protesting as frustration mounts that parts of the Thai capital are suffering badly while the centre stays dry.
Thailand’s army is imposing a curfew on parts of Bangkok after two days of intense clashes left at least 24 dead and more than 200 wounded.
Thailand’s "Yellow Shirts" called on Monday for the imposition of martial law to end mass anti-government protests by rival "Red Shirts".
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/ 28 January 2008
Thai lawmakers elected Samak Sundaravej, an ally of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra, as the nation’s new Prime Minister on Monday, restoring civilian leadership after 16 months of military rule. Samak, a veteran politician in his own right, is widely expected to try to clear the way for Thaksin to return to Thailand.