A new coronavirus has hit China as hundreds of millions prepare to travel during the Lunar New Year period, which marks the largest annual human migration on Earth. Last year, almost 7 million Chinese …
Thailand to go to the polls on Feb 24 as govt lifts ban on political activities
Since taking power through a 2014 military coup, the Thai army has outlawed political activities. This position has now been reversed, however, and elections are being prepared for February 24, 2019 …
New army chief takes over as Thailand prepares for return of civilian rule
Thailand has a complex and regularly shifting political arrangement between the military, the monarchy, and a political class. Some have characterized this arrangement as a symbiotic relationship of …
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Thailand’s Muslim insurgency roars back to life
“A new surge in lethal attacks in Thailand’s southernmost region has underscored the lack of progress in resolving the insurgent conflict after four years of military junta rule. The restive region …
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Attack kills four Thai soldiers in restive south
"Four soldiers have been killed in southern Thailand after suspected militants detonated a roadside bomb." Source: BBC News - Attack kills four Thai soldiers in restive south …
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Thailand: Iranians planned to attack Israelis
"Thailand's police chief said the Iranians who were arrested after accidentally setting off explosives at their rented home in Bangkok were plotting to attack Israeli diplomats, bolstering claims by …
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Thai bombs raise fears, questions in Israel
"A series of bombs rocked the Thai capital on Tuesday and police worked to see if there were ties between these explosions and bombing attacks in India and Georgia the day before that Israel squarely …
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U.S. Warns of Thailand Terror Attack
"Thailand said it arrested a Lebanese terror suspect less than three hours after the U.S. warned of a possible attack in Bangkok and urged citizens to exercise caution in public areas. Thai police …
Death toll climbs in Bangkok as Thai PM warns of civil war
"At least eight people have been killed as Thai security forces declared a 'live firing zone' in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following days of deadly clashes with anti-government …
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Red Shirt leader shot, protester killed as Thai unrest continues
"Violence erupted during anti-government protests in Thailand Thursday as one demonstrator was killed and a key protest leader was shot in the head while being interviewed by journalists. Tension …
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