Thailand

Myanmar: Civilian casualties rise as resistance forces tighten noose around military

World
David Turner

BANGKOK (AP) — Six months into an offensive against Myanmar ’s military government, opposition forces have made massive gains, but civilian casualties ...

The Cultural Tradition Behind Thailand’s Sabai Sabai Drink

World
David Turner

Roll up to a hotel or cocktail bar in Thailand, and you may be greeted with a beverage called Sabai Sabai. What ...

Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister

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David Turner

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country’s ...

Thailand, New Zealand Agree to Resume Direct Flights

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David Turner

(Bloomberg) — Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air connectivity as leaders of the ...

Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

It’s water festival time in Thailand where many are marking the country’s traditional New Year, splashing each other with colorful water guns ...

A guide to Songkran, Thailand’s annual New Year festival

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David Turner

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject ...

Thailand remains neutral in Myanmar conflict, says foreign minister

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David Turner

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand remains neutral in the Myanmar conflict and is able to accept up to 100,000 people displaced by the ...

Thailand’s move to legalize same-sex marriage sets precedent in Southeast Asia

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David Turner

Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from the London School of Economics, Thai.News, and The Diplomat The News Thailand is close to becoming ...

China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going

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David Turner

Imagine jumping on a train in southwestern China, traveling some 2,000 miles and arriving in Singapore – less than 30 hours later. ...

Ghoulish ‘ghost shark’ species with haunting eyes, massive head discovered off Thailand

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

World News By Ronny Reyes Published March 24, 2024, 1:29 p.m. ET A haunting new ‘ghost shark’ species with glowing eyes straight ...