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Thailand Court Disbands Popular Opposition Party
Thai courts have a history of dissolving opposition parties. Critics call it judicial harassment aimed at smothering democracy.
Damming the Lower Mekong, Devastating the Ways and Means of Life
Thailand funded the first dam on the river in Laos, and it is Thai towns, farms and fisheries that are suffering.
At a Temple, Thai Gunman’s Revenge Gave Way to a Random Killing Rampage
The nation is struggling to understand how a soldier’s rage at people he accused of cheating him turned into a mass killing of strangers at a Buddhist temple and a shopping mall.
Thai Soldier in Mass Shooting Had Business Clash With His Commander
The gunman operated in a military whose officers often have outside businesses and take advantage of lower-ranking soldiers. He killed 29 people, the worst shooting in recent Thai history.
‘Do Not Make Any Loud Noises’: A Thai Soldier’s 18-Hour Shooting Rampage
The authorities said the mass shooting, a rarity in the country, started over a real estate dispute and ended with at least 29 people dead and 58 injured.
Soldier Kills at Least 21 in Thailand Shooting Spree
The soldier shot a superior officer at a military base, then went on a shooting rampage at a mall, the authorities said.
Quieter Response to Coronavirus in Countries Where China Holds Sway
Top officials in Southeast Asia have played down the threat of the virus and shied away from travel bans. Some have even pushed supposed remedies not supported by science.
Japan and Thailand Confirm New Cases of Chinese Coronavirus
The two new patients will add to fears that the virus will spread further outside China’s borders.
22 of Our Favorite Travel Photographs From 2019
Sit back, relax and enjoy a whirlwind visual tour of this year’s best travel photography.