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Thailand August 31, 2023

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently began serving 8-year prison sentence, requests royal pardon

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, recently began serving an eight-year prison sentence. Shinawatra requested a royal pardon on Aug. 31, 2023.

Thailand August 30, 2023

Thai man kills wife, 2 young sons after online scam leaves family in massive debt, police say

According to the authorities, a man near Bangkok, Thailand, has killed his wife and two young sons following a loan scam that caused the family to accrue $48,000 in debt.

Thailand August 29, 2023

Daughter says former Thai PM Thaksin is fatigued as criticism rises over his transfer from prison to hospital

Imprisoned Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been transferred to a hospital. His daughter says Thaksin is suffering from fatigue and stress.

WILD NATURE August 25, 2023

Elderly man bites snake that had wrapped his leg while sleeping: 'felt like I was going to die'

Sarayuth Malachan believes the python entered his house to try and get at the chickens he keeps in the back of his room, and he worried that he might lose his leg or even his life.

Thailand August 23, 2023

American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street

Authorities in Thailand tracked down an American tourist and forced him to apologize after he was caught on video blowing cannabis smoke in a crowded area.

Thailand August 23, 2023

Wealthy Thai property developer Srettha Thavisin becomes country’s prime minister

Political newcomer Srettha Thavisin has become the prime minister of Thailand just nine months after joining party Pheu Thai, his first official step into politics.

Thailand August 23, 2023

Thailand’s ex-PM transferred from prison to hospital in less than a day after returning from exile

Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister who returned to Thailand after being exiled for over a decade, was transferred from a prison to a hospital in less than a day.

Thailand August 17, 2023

Over $1.4 million worth of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in Kalasin

Over a ton of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in the province of Kalasin. The scales were estimated to be worth more than $1.4 million.

LIFESTYLE August 10, 2023

Woman goes viral after she's knocked to the ground while taking photos with elephants in Thailand

A medical student was visiting an animal sanctuary in Thailand when she stopped to take a photo with two elephants. The photo-op ended with her on the ground.

China August 10, 2023

Residents in China can now visit 70 additional countries following country’s lift of COVID travel restrictions

As China gradually returns to pre-pandemic levels, the country has been lifting more of its travel restrictions. Residents are now able to travel to 70 additional countries.

Thailand August 8, 2023

Estranged son of Thailand's king returns to country unexpectedly

After 27 years of living abroad, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the estranged son of the king of Thailand, was spotted in Bangkok in a surprise return to the country.