Tag: Thailand
One family, five candidates: dynasties rule rural Thailand
Rural Thailand is threaded with the influence of rich, powerful clans and part of their local support rests on political interventions
Thailand air pollution leads millions to seek medical help
Respiratory problems, dermatitis, eye inflammation and sore throats were among the most common medical issues
Corn, wildfires blamed for dense smog in northern Thailand, Laos
Residents across northern Thailand and Laos as well as Shan state in Myanmar have been suffering from the worst smog in years
Bangkok revels in first post-pandemic Songkran festival
The festival is a chance for younger Thais and foreigners to indulge in a little booze-fueled revelry
Hazardous Thai pollution deters tourists
Smoke from forest fires and farmers burning crop stubble has suffocated the tourist city of Chiang Mai
Mayflower Church members arrive in U.S. after Thailand deportation scare
The group arrived in Texas after U.S. officials intervened to end their detention in Bangkok
Southeast Asian lawmakers hit Thailand’s deportation of 3 Myanmar opposition members
“We urge the Thai government to allow those fleeing conflict in Myanmar to enter Thailand safely and to prioritize their protection"
Work-from-home order issued as Thai city chokes on pollution
Smoke from forest fires and farmers burning crop stubble has blanketed the popular tourist destination in recent weeks
Thousands fleeing Myanmar fighting cross Thai border: officials
Thai officials said skirmishes had broken out between Myanmar's military and armed ethnic rebels near the Karen state outpost town of Myawaddy
Thai firefighters battle forest blaze
Since the start of the year 1,730,000 people have needed hospital treatment for respiratory conditions caused by air pollution
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