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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
‘Race against water’ as rain threatens Thai boys in the cave
Thirteen sets of diving equipment have been prepared for the team, who have endured 12 nights underground in the Tham Luang cave complex
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.
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.
Curfew after deadly Thai clash
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’ 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".
Thaksin ally elected as new Thai prime minister
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…