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Temple must give up tigers

Temple must give up tigers

Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno, known colloquially as the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi, must give up its 147 tigers to the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation by Friday (April 24), the department chief says. 

Hamilton wins, Raikkonen steals second from Rosberg

Hamilton wins, Raikkonen steals second from Rosberg

FORMULA ONE: Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton made light of brake problems and a seamless switch from champagne to rose water on Sunday (April 19) after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix to extend his lead in this year’s title race.

Sorayut faces fresh land-grab scrutiny

Sorayut faces fresh land-grab scrutiny

Officials say doubts still remain about Channel 3 news anchor Sorayut Sutasanajindas recent purchase of land in Nakhon Ratchasimas Pak Chong district.

Sam Laew Motorcyclist Becomes Historic First Injury in Phuket Underpass

Sam Laew Motorcyclist Becomes Historic First Injury in Phuket Underpass

Latest The rider of a sam laew motorcycle and sidecar becomes the first person to suffer an injury in a motoring mishap in Phuket’s new traffic underpass.

Tsunami warning after 6.8 magnitude quake hits Okinawa: NHK

Tsunami warning after 6.8 magnitude quake hits Okinawa: NHK

A tsunami as big as one metre was reportedly forecast to hit the Okinawa island chain today (April 20) after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck far-southern Japan.

Tarit shrugs off B40m asset freeze

Tarit shrugs off B40m asset freeze

Former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdith is confident he can clarify the source of his wealth following the announced seizure of more than B40 million worth of assets belonging to him and his wife on yesterday (April 19).

UN Rocks Australia's Boat on Selfish Refugee Deal With Cambodia

Latest ‘‘Do your own dirty work’’ is what the UN has told Australia. The prosperous country aims to send would-be refugees to Cambodia - and pay a fortune to protect Australia from their taint.

Guest Drowns in Pool at Five Star Phuket Resort: Facebook Friendship Proves Fatal

Guest Drowns in Pool at Five Star Phuket Resort: Facebook Friendship Proves Fatal

Latest A friendship on Facebook is thought by police to have been the trigger for an argument that led to the drowning of a woman guest at a five-star resort on Phuket.

Sister, Mother Set to Quiz Pattaya Dive Centre About US Diver's Disappearance off Phuket

Sister, Mother Set to Quiz Pattaya Dive Centre About US Diver's Disappearance off Phuket

EXCLUSIVE The mother and sister of missing American diver Joshua Devine want an explanation from the dive company as to why a boat continued on its journey with him missing in the water.

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