Tag Archives: Thailand
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One Tibetan’s greener grass in Bangkok
5 March 2019 | Lobsang Wangyal
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For Tibetan restaurateur Yangkyi la the grass is greener in Bangkok in the East, while many other Tibetans rather go West to US, Canada, or Europe, where they hope to find a better future. ...
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Thousands stranded in Thailand after Pakistan closes airspace
28 February 2019
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Thousands of travellers were stranded in Bangkok on Thursday when Thai Airways cancelled all flights over Pakistan after Islamabad closed its airspace in response to soaring tensions ...
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Saudi teen who fled family leaves Thailand for asylum in Canada
12 January 2019 | Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Anna Mehler Paperny
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An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family saying she feared for her life has been granted asylum in Canada, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said on Friday, as Thai officials confirmed. ...
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Saudi woman who feared family would kill her given UN protection
8 January 2019 | Thanaporn Promyamyai and Dene-Hern Chen
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The Saudi woman who made a desperate plea for asylum after landing at Bangkok airport has been placed "under the care" of the United Nations refugee agency, a Thai official said late Monday. ...
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Thai cave boys speak of ‘miracle’ rescue as they leave hospital
19 July 2018 | Jonathan Klein and Thanaporn Promyamyai
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Twelve Thai boys and their football coach who were rescued by divers after being trapped in a flooded cave for over two weeks spoke publicly Wednesday of their incredible ordeal. ...
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On a journey of self-discovery: Norbu Dhondup in Southeast Asia
2 February 2018 | Lobsang Wangyal
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Taking time off from his regular life in Toronto, Norbu Dhondup headed to southeast Asia on a spiritual journey. ...
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Thais bid final goodbye to beloved King Bhumibol
26 October 2017 | Sally Mairs and Sippachai Kunnuwong
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A solemn but colour-splashed procession through Bangkok's historic heart as Thailand bade farewell to King Bhumibol Adulyadej whose death left the nation without its chief unifying figure. ...
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Vajiralongkorn becomes Thailand’s new king
2 December 2016 | Aidan Jones and Boonradom Chitradon
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Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn became the king of Thailand late Thursday, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of his father. ...
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Thailand’s King Bhumibol, world’s longest-serving monarch, dies
13 October 2016
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 88, the palace announced Thursday, leaving a divided nation bereft of a rare figure of unity. ...