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Crown prince Maha Vajiralongkorn becomes new king of Thailand

Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was formally proclaimed king in a televised ceremony here on Thursday, succeeding his much-revered late father, who reigned for 70 years. The new monarch, who received the title "His Majesty

Thailand's parliament invites crown prince to become new king

Thailand's parliament on Tuesday invited Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn to be the new king, completing a formal step for the heir to take the throne following the death of his father last month. The Cabinet, following

Kabaddi World Cup 2016: India beat Thailand 73-20 in semis; will face Iran in final

India hammered Thailand 73-20 in the semi-final clash of Kabaddi World Cup on Friday. The Indians proved their supremacy and prowess in the sport and toyed with the Thais in the lop-sided second semifinal. India

Thailand's king Bhumibol Adulyade, world's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 88

The world’s longest reigning monarch and Thailand's king Bhumibol Adulyadej has died at the age of 88, the royal palace said in a statement today. The palace said the king passed away peacefully on Thursday

Boat capsizes in Thailand, 13 dead, over 30 injured

At least 13 people were killed on Sunday when a double-decker passenger boat carrying more than 100 people overturned in a river north of Bangkok, Thai media reported. More than 30 people were hospitalized

Thai voters ‘approve’ Military-backed constitution in referendum; election likely to be held next year

Thai voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved a new junta-backed Constitution that would pave the way for an election next year and give the military, which seized power in a coup two years ago, the final

Thai PM visits Bodh Gaya; offers prayer at Mahabodhi Temple

Gaya/Patna: Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today visited Bodh Gaya and offered prayer at Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar's Gaya district. "Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was welcomed by PHED and Law minister Kirshnandan Verma

We are ready to facilitate Indian investment: Thai PM General Prayut Chan-o-cha

New Delhi: Thailand on Friday said it would further facilitate investments by Indian firms in the Southeast Asian nation and resolved to increase Thai investments into India, following the first meeting of the India-Thailand Joint

PM Modi announces new visa rules for Thai tourists

In a bid to attract more tourists from Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India will facilitate double entry e-tourist visas for Thai citizens.

From legend of Rama to wisdom of Buddha, India shares common cultural heritage with Thailand: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reminded the visiting Thailand PM Prayut, Chan-o-cha that the two countries share a common cultural heritage.

40 tiger cubs found dead in Thailand's Tiger Temple freezer

Bangkok: Under fire over illegal breeding and trafficking of tigers, troubles further mounted for Thailand's infamous Buddhist Temple today when 40 tiger cubs were found dead in a freezer. Thai wildlife authorities discovered the bodies

Thailand's famous tiger temple raided amid accusations of illegal breeding and trafficking

Bangkok: Wildlife officials in Thailand on Monday raided a Buddhist temple famous that inhabiting 137 tigers in response to global pressure over animal trafficking. The authorities have seized and removed six tigers amid accusations of

Thai man survives python attack with maleness intact

A Thai man is recovering from a bloody encounter with a 3-meter (10-foot) python that slithered through the plumbing of his home and latched its jaws onto his penis as he was using a squat toilet.

India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road

Bangkok: India, Thailand and Myanmar are working on a 1,400-kilometre long highway that will link India with Southeast Asia by land for the first time in decades, giving a boost to trade and cultural exchanges

18 girls die in Thailand boarding school fire

A schoolgirl boarding-house in northern Thailand's Chiang Rai was burnt down late Sunday, killing 17 girls, injuring 5 others while 2 girls were missing.

The monk who stole the diamond: Thai gardener behind famous heist turns Buddhist monk

Thai gardener behind a heist valued at $20 million about three decades ago has become a Buddhist monk.

Concluding 3-day visit to Brunei, Vice President Hamid Ansari arrives in Thailand

Bangkok: Vice President Hamid Ansari arrived in Thailand today on a three-day visit on the second and the last leg of his visit to south-east Asia.“Eastern friendships flourish. After a successful visit to Brunei, VP

Caught on Camera: Burning ball lights up dark Bangkok skies

New Delhi: A fireball has been caught on camera above the sky of Bangkok on Monday by a person while driving his car.It is suspected to be an unusual light in the sky and could

Moped rider prays as angry elephants charge him (Watch video)

A man riding a moped through a Thai national park had a close shave after bumping into a herd of elephants.The incident happened in Khao Yai national park in the northeastern part of Thailand.The elephants