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Massive sinkhole opens up outside Bangkok hospital
BANGKOK: A massive sinkhole opened up in front of a hospital in Bangkok on Wednesday morning (Sep 24), prompting evacuations…
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Two Malaysian tourists set on fire in downtown Bangkok; suspect in custody
BANGKOK: A suspect has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to two Malaysian tourists in downtown Bangkok on Thursday night…
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Thailand ends search at site of skyscraper that collapsed during quake
The six-week operation in Bangkok involved hundreds of personnel, including international rescue teams in an around-the-clock effort during which search…
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Thai officials urge speedier investigation of quake-hit Bangkok tower’s collapse
CONSTRUCTION FIRM HAD PRIOR ISSUES The tower was a joint-venture between Italian-Thai Development – a long-standing Thai construction company –…
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‘Fear and anxiety’: Bangkok residents seek quake-proof homes
“GAP IN PERCEPTION” Yigit Buyukergun from Turkey was at home in Bangkok with his wife when the quake struck. After…
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India’s Modi heads to Thailand for regional summit
NEW DELHI: India’s prime minister flew to Bangkok on Thursday (Apr 3) for a regional summit and talks with his…
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Quake-hit Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
MANDALAY: The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday (Apr 3) for a regional…
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China urges firms to follow laws after Bangkok building collapse
The Chinese embassy in Bangkok late on Tuesday expressed “deepest condolences” for the collapse and urged firms to “strictly” comply…
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Myanmar quake victim rescued after 5 days as aid calls grow
CALL FOR PEACE Min Aung Hlaing said on Tuesday that the death toll had risen to 2,719, with more than…
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors
MANDALAY: Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday (Mar 31) for the country’s devastating earthquake, as the death…
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