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February 1, 2023

Thailand's police commissioner apologizes for the alleged extortion of Taiwanese actor

Seven Thai officers were placed under investigation for the alleged extortion of a Taiwanese actor. Thailand's police commissioner has apologized for the alleged crime.

January 27, 2023

Thai activist sentenced to 28 years after defaming country’s monarchy in Facebook posts

A Thai activist was sentenced to 28 years for posting messages on Facebook insulting the monarchy. There has been a recent surge in prosecutions for criticizing the government.

January 20, 2023

Thailand to extradite suspect to US in $100 million NJ deli scheme

A suspect will be extradited to the U.S. from Thailand in connection to a scheme that led a New Jersey deli shop to be listed as a public company valued at $100 million.

January 16, 2023

Transgender Miss Universe owner's ‘woman’ speech raises eyebrows on Twitter: 'Come on'

The new transgender owner of the Miss Universe pageant delivered a speech celebrating the organization for being run by women, prompting questions from Twitter users.

January 14, 2023

Recently fired head coach bought one-way ticket to Thailand, turning away teams interested in services: report

Former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is taking advantage of being fired with five years left on his contract. He bought a one-way ticket to Thailand.

December 20, 2022

Thai officials admit sunken Navy vessel had too few life vests on board

Thai Navy officials acknowledged that there were not enough live vests aboard the HTMS Sukothai for its 105 sailors when it sank in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday.

December 19, 2022

Video shows moments before US-made Thai naval vessel sinks in rough seas, dozens of sailors missing

The Royal Thai Navy has rescued 75 sailors after the HTMS Sukothai sank on Monday, but dozens of sailors are still missing. The ship sank in high waves in the Gulf of Thailand.

December 8, 2022

Doggie condo? Stray dogs take shelter in makeshift homes on a sandy hill

A group of stray dogs were spotted digging makeshift burrows in a pile of leftover sand in Thailand — see their creation and how they're seeking shelter in their own "doggie condo."

December 8, 2022

Thai border patrol kill 15 suspected drug smugglers

Thai border control soldiers killed 15 suspected drug smugglers on Thursday. They saw the group carrying backpacks with crystal meth and ordered them to stop, instead they opened fire.

November 29, 2022

Thai Buddhist monks in temple test positive for meth: report

Four Buddhist monks in Thailand have been sent to rehab after testing positive for methamphetamine, according to reports.