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About 200 Zika cases recorded in Thailand: ministry

Thailand has recorded about 200 cases of Zika since January, the health ministry said on Tuesday, making it a country with one of the highest numbers of confirmed cases in the region.

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Thailand set to embark on new economic model aiming to become high- income country

The Thai government is set to embark on a new economic model focusing on value-based economy so as to turn Thailand into a high-income country.

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HO CHI MINH CITY held rock concert

The Hardcore United 3 concert was held on September 3 at 3A Station, HO CHI MINH CITY.

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Thailand seeks Russian man suspected of using malware to steal $473,000 from ATMs

Thai police investigators on Wednesday (Aug 31) said they are seeking a Russian man suspected of using malware to withdraw 12 million baht (S$473,000) from dozens of cash machines across the country.

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Thailand's first halal hotel hopes to help boost Muslim arrivals

Predominately Buddhist Thailand has opened its first halal hotel as it hopes to attract more Muslim visitors and boost one of the few bright spots in its economy.

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Fixed bus routes linking Vietnam, Laos, Thailand to be launched

Fixed bus routes linking Vietnam, Laos and Thailand will be launched, said Directorate for Roads of Vietnam on Monday.

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Thailand's Phuket and Surat Thani hit by blasts as Hua Hin suffers fresh explosions

The seaside resort town of Hua Hin was hit by fresh blasts on Friday (Aug 12), hours after explosions killed one and injured more than 20, as Phuket and Surat Thani were also rocked by explosions, official said.

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Soaring prison population prompts Thailand to rethink its ‘lost’ drug war

Somsak Sreesomsong was 18 when he was jailed for selling illegal drugs. Now, turning 30, he is not yet half way through his 33-year sentence at Bangkok’s high-security Klong Prem prison.

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Soaring prison population prompts Thailand to rethink its "lost" drug war

Somsak Sreesomsong was 18 when he was jailed for selling illegal drugs. Now, turning 30, he is not yet half way through his 33-year sentence at Bangkok’s high-security Klong Prem prison.

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Vietnam calls on Thailand, other countries to boost cooperation in using Mekong River

Vietnam and Thailand need to further cooperate with each other and with other countries and international organizations in the development, management, sustainable and effective use of Mekong River water.

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Going grey: Thailand’s ageing population straining the system

As he wheels his 77-year-old aunt away from Bangkok’s first day centre for the elderly, Nakhon reflects on the familial duties that oblige him to juggle night shift work and care for his ageing relative.

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Thai government rules out death penalty for rapists despite mounting pressure

Thailand’s Justice Ministry says it has no plan to execute rapists who murder their victims, saying such a harsh penalty would provoke more rapists to kill.

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Myanmar, Thailand affirms exemplary ties in region, int'l community

Myanmar and Thailand have voiced affirmation that the two countries will cooperate to show their relations as exemplary not only within the region but also in the international community.

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Thailand reveals "2016 people's choice" awards voted by Chinese tourists

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced 17 favorites in Thailand voted by Chinese mainland tourists including Chiang Mai as the most popular destination and durian and stir-fried crab meat with curry powder as the most favorite fruit and dish respectively.

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“Have sympathy for us”: Aung San Suu Kyi embraced by migrant Rohingya workers during visit to Thailand

In a demonstration of her popular appeal, Myanmar de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi received a rapturous welcome on Thursday as she presided over a town hall-type meeting with some of the huge population of migrant workers from her homeland who eke out a living in Thailand.

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In reversal of fortunes, Myanmar’s Suu Kyi courts Thai junta

Aung San Suu Kyi leaves democratically led Myanmar this week for military-ruled Thailand on an official visit that highlights the changing fortunes of the Southeast Asian neighbours.