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Thailand tries to contain overnight fire that engulfed 2 mountains

March 30, 2023

Thailand tries to contain overnight fire that engulfed 2 mountains

A fire in Thailand engulfed two mountains overnight in a province northeast of Bangkok. At least 10 firefighting vehicles were dispatched to battle the fire.

WATCH: Sharks swarm offshore of popular tourist beach as beachgoers keep distance

March 29, 2023

WATCH: Sharks swarm offshore of popular tourist beach as beachgoers keep distance

A tourism ban in 2018 and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 helped the sharks native to the Maya Bay return and thrive, creating a problem for Thailand's tourism.

WATCH: Dad fights off aggressive monkeys in Thailand after they lunge at family

March 22, 2023

WATCH: Dad fights off aggressive monkeys in Thailand after they lunge at family

Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have spent almost nine year sailing the world aboard their boat, La Vagabonde. They record their journey and post it on their YouTube channel.

Thailand police besiege gunman who killed at least 2

March 22, 2023

Thailand police besiege gunman who killed at least 2

Thailand police cordoned off a neighborhood southwest of the capital where they trapped a gunman who killed two people. The guman was due to make a court appearance on a drug charge.

Thai officials find missing radioactive cylinder, appears to be no public health hazard

March 20, 2023

Thai officials find missing radioactive cylinder, appears to be no public health hazard

A radioactive cylinder that was missing in Thailand has been found according to officials. The officials claimed there appears to be no public health hazard.

Thai police to be subjected to random physical, mental health checks after standoff with officer

March 16, 2023

Thai police to be subjected to random physical, mental health checks after standoff with officer

After a senior Thai police officer was involved in a 27-hour standoff before being subdued by fellow officers, Thai police must now undergo random physical and mental health checks.

Thai police detain senior officer who fired multiple gunshots from his home in Bangkok

March 15, 2023

Thai police detain senior officer who fired multiple gunshots from his home in Bangkok

A senior police officer was firing gunshots from his home in Bangkok. He was detained after a 24 hour standoff. The officer was taken to the hospital with an injury after the standoff.

Thai man sentenced to 2 years for selling calendars that allegedly mocked the country's monarch

March 8, 2023

Thai man sentenced to 2 years for selling calendars that allegedly mocked the country's monarch

Narathorn Chotmankongsin, a man from Thailand, was sentenced to two years in prison for selling calendars that mocked the country's monarch

Thai ambassador attends UK funeral of boy rescued from cave in 2018

February 28, 2023

Thai ambassador attends UK funeral of boy rescued from cave in 2018

Thailand's ambassador to the U.K. visited the commonwealth for the funeral of Duangphet 'Dom' Phromthep, who in 2018 made global headlines when stranded in a cave with 11 other boys.

Thai, US officials open annual Cobra Gold military exercises following sharp pandemic cutbacks

February 28, 2023

Thai, US officials open annual Cobra Gold military exercises following sharp pandemic cutbacks

Cobra Gold military exercises opened on Tuesday, according to Thai and U.S. officials. Countries including Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia will participate.