Thailand

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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

Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol in Nonthaburi

29, Nov, 2023 @2:37 AM

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Who are the first hostages released from Gaza?
Hamas released 24 hostages on Friday, including 13 Israelis, one Filipino man and 10 Thai citizens

Emma Graham-Harrison

25, Nov, 2023 @3:36 PM

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‘Everybody is crying’: Thai relatives welcome release of hostages by Hamas
Group of nine men and one woman being treated in hospital before returning to Thailand to reunite with families

Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol

25, Nov, 2023 @9:40 AM

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‘I recognised him right away’: Thai woman describes joy and relief as her brother is freed by Hamas
Exclusive: Vetoon Phoome, 33, was taken hostage on 7 October while he was in Israel working on a farm. His sister tells of her happiness at his release

Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol in Bangkok

25, Nov, 2023 @7:04 AM

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Thailand’s PM says 12 of its citizens held hostage by Hamas have been freed
Srettha Thavisin confirms release after weeks of negotiations of a dozen of at least 26 nationals being held

Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol in Bangkok

24, Nov, 2023 @4:58 PM

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‘I have no idea how I’ll survive’: Myanmar villagers who fled airstrikes face food shortage
In camps on the border with Thailand, thousands of people displaced by the military are subsisting on meagre rations

Maung Moe in Karen State

24, Nov, 2023 @9:00 AM

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The Guardian view on south-east Asian dynasties: political leaders are keeping it in the family | Editorial
Editorial: Indonesia’s president was welcomed as the first to have emerged from outside its elites. Now his son is being propelled towards power

Editorial

02, Nov, 2023 @6:38 PM

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Thai negotiators held talks with Hamas in attempt to free hostages
Two-hour meeting took place in Iran as officials tried to secure release of Thai nationals captive in Gaza

Rebecca Ratcliffe in Bangkok and agencies

02, Nov, 2023 @2:27 PM

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‘I want him to come home’: Thai family awaits news of son abducted in Israel
Komkrit Chombua was one of thousands of Thai migrant workers in Israel when he was taken hostage by Hamas

Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol in Bangkok

31, Oct, 2023 @5:00 AM

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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

Jason Burke

26, Oct, 2023 @2:42 PM

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The elephant I was riding threw me, then rolled over me like a steamroller. All my bones broke at once
Gemma Jones’s dream holiday left her with a crushed pelvis, ribs and collarbone – and changed her life for the better. Twenty years on, she remembers the attack that began with an ominous growl

Elle Hunt

17, Oct, 2023 @4:00 AM

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‘I have to wear two hats’: Thailand’s breakdancing team confronts hair loss at the Asian Games
After breakdancing debuted at the games in China, members of the Thai national team say they needed support for hair treatment

Rebecca Ratcliffe in Bangkok

11, Oct, 2023 @11:57 PM

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