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Families reunite with 17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas at homecoming at Bangkok airport

Seventeen Thai workers released from captivity by the militant Hamas group have been greeted by family and friends, officials and journalists in an emotional homecoming at Bangkok’s international airport

The Independent UK

Watch: First Thai hostages released by Hamas arrive home after seven weeks in captivity

Watch as the first Thai hostages arrive in Bangkok on Thursday, 30 November, after they were released from Hamas captivity.

The Independent UK

History fades as rising sea levels slowly destroy Thailand’s temple murals

Saltwater damage could see precious historical Buddhist artworks dating back hundreds of years slowly fade entirely from view

The Guardian - AU

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School executive accused of sexual abuse and threats

A school deputy director in Bangkok has been accused of sexually abusing her 12-year-old student and threatening to make public explicit photos and videos if the girl did not comply.

Bangkok Post

LGBTQ advocates cheer Thailand’s latest drive for same-sex marriage law

If approved, Thailand would be first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only second in Asia.

Al Jazeera

Mata Amritanandamayi addresses World Hindu Congress in Bangkok

Mata Amritanandamayi calls for global order rooted in love, selfless service, and ethical laws at World Hindu Congress. 2,000 delegates from 61 countries discussed timeless Hindu values over 3 days. Mata Amritanandamayi stressed interconnectedness of human beings and nature, urging adherence to dharma and duty for collective well-being. Prominent figures…

The Hindu

Flying to Bangkok cheaper than flying to Northeast from Delhi! Know why?

If you thought travelling to Bangkok was costly, you must check the cost of flights from Delhi to any destination in Northeast India! The prices will give you a reality check and show that the truth here is that domestic flights are not cheaper than flying to international destinations.

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Chinese beggars questioned

An investigation has been launched after three Chinese women, with scarred faces and amputated hands, were found by police begging on the roadside at different spots in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Two arrested for murder of Taiwanese man

Police have arrested two men from Cameroon and Myanmar on suspicion of murdering a Taiwanese man at a hotel in Bang Na district, Bangkok. A Thai woman is suspected to be the mastermind behind the crime.

Bangkok Post

Italian falls to his death from BTS station

A 34-year-old Italian man died in a fall from Sanam Pao BTS Station in Bangkok's Phaya Thai district on Tuesday morning, police said.

Bangkok Post

Anutin considering public gun ban

Interior minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he is mulling over a prohibition on civilians from carrying guns in public.

Bangkok Post

Condo fire in Bangkok kills 1, injures 20

An elderly woman died and more than 20 others were injured following a fire at a condominium in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district in the early hours of Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Woman killed after shots fired in Klong Toey

A woman died and a man is in critical condition after gunfire erupted in Klong Toey district of Bangkok on Saturday morning.

Bangkok Post

Sticker on truck sparks bribe investigation

A collapsed section of road in Bangkok was blamed on an overloaded lorry suspected of making illegal payments to officials because of a sticker on its windscreen.

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Section of Sukhumvit Road collapses

A steel slab covering a large hole on Sukhumvit Road collapsed under the weight of a truck in Bangkok on Wednesday, causing traffic congestion.

Bangkok Post

Jail for police who extorted Taiwanese actress

The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Wednesday sentenced four Bangkok policemen each to five years in jail for extorting 27,000 baht from a Taiwanese actress and her friends early this year.

Bangkok Post

Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.

Bangkok Post

BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.

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Israel says 54 Thai nationals being held hostage by Hamas

Bangkok says figure may include those dead and missing, of which Thais make up largest non-Israeli group

Bangkok Post

Unhealthy air levels in Bangkok, provinces

The levels of ultra-fine dust, known as PM2.5, in some areas of Bangkok and several other provinces have been either moderate or unhealthy. People are advised to check the air quality before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, said the Public Health Ministry.

The Independent UK

Thai and Filipino workers filling labor gap in Israel get caught up in war between Israel and Hamas

The first group of Thai workers evacuated from Israel after the past few days’ bloody events in southern Israel and Gaza have arrived in Bangkok, greeted by anxious relatives and senior officials

Bangkok Post

Tourism threatened as risks pile up

War in Israel and reduced confidence after last week’s Bangkok mall shooting are expected to cause foreign arrivals to drop next week.

Bangkok Post

Ex-ambassador found dead in Bangkok house

The former ambassador to Denmark found dead in a toilet in a house in Bangkok had been fatally stabbed, police said.

The Times of India

Calm Harmanpreet Singh is MS Dhoni of Indian hockey team: Dhanraj Pillay

NEW DELHI: The calm and composed leadership of Harmanpreet Singh played a pivotal role in the Indian men's hockey team's successful campaign at the Hangzhou Asian Games, according to former Indian hockey star Dhanraj Pillay. He likened Harmanpreet's leadership style to that of "Captain Cool" MS Dhoni. Dhanraj, who led…

Bangkok Post

Smuggled animals cause chaos on Bangkok-Taipei flight

A baggage-screening worker at Suvarnabhumi airport has been suspended for failing to search a bag that turned out to be filled with smuggled animals, some of which got loose and caused chaos on a Bangkok-Taipei flight.

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