Thailand
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Thai scientists discover antibody to cure Ebola
World | Oct 02, 2014, 08:35 PM ISTBangkok: Thai scientists Thursday announced the discovery of a new antibody against the Ebola virus and claimed that it is "more effective" than those that now exist.However, the new cure is still awaiting animal and
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World leaders give their annual speeches at the UN
World | Sep 28, 2014, 08:35 AM ISTUnited Nation: World leaders gathered on Saturday for the fourth day of the annual ministerial meeting of the U.N. General Assembly to address the state of their countries and the world. Here are highlights from
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Asian Games: India eves beat Thailand 3-0 in hockey opener
Other Sports | Sep 22, 2014, 05:43 PM ISTIncheon:India's hockey eves started their Asian Games campaign with a 3-0 win over Thailand at Soenhak Hockey Stadium here Monday.Poonam Rani, Vandana Katariya and vice-captain Deepika converted a penalty corner each to ensure a winning
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Pics: 'Upside-Down' house becomes centre of attraction in Thailand
World | Sep 07, 2014, 09:07 AM ISTNew Delhi: Building own house is like a dream come true. But what happens when someone constructs ‘Upside-Down' house?A house in Thailand is constructed overturned with bed, sofa, table, fridge, chairs etc hanging from the
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Lukewarm response for cricket in Incheon Asian Games
Cricket | Aug 03, 2014, 12:42 PM ISTMumbai:Cricket has elicited lukewarm response from the full ICC members of the continent for the upcoming Incheon Asian Games with India skipping the event altogether and Pakistan electing to send only its women's team. "For
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Junta engineers World Cup coup for Thailand
Football | Jun 12, 2014, 05:52 PM ISTBangkok: The military junta that overthrew Thailand's elected government struck a blow for freedom Thursday -- the freedom to watch soccer. As part of its goal to "return happiness to the Thai people," the junta
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US suspends military aid to Thailand after coup
May 24, 2014, 07:36 PM ISTWashington: The US has suspended about $3.5 million in military assistance to Thailand following a coup, the State Department said Friday.The US is reviewing the rest of the annual direct assistance to Thailand—which totalled $10.5
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Thai Military seizes power in coup, imposes curfew
World | May 22, 2014, 10:24 PM ISTBangkok, Thailand: Thailand's military seized power Thursday in a bloodless coup, dissolving the government, suspending the constitution and dispersing groups of protesters from both sides of the country's political divide who had gathered in Bangkok
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Deposed Thai PM Yingluck indicted; to face impeachment
World | May 08, 2014, 04:55 PM ISTBangkok: In a double whammy, deposed Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra was today indicted by an anti-graft body over a disastrous rice subsidy scheme and will face impeachment that could see her banned from politics for
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Suzuki to manufacture Celerio in Thailand
Mar 29, 2014, 04:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that it will be manufacturing its compact hatchback, the Celerio, at its Rayong plant in Thailand. The Rayong facility, which opened in March 2012, will be the second
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Nepal to assume BIMSTEC chair
Mar 02, 2014, 08:10 PM ISTKathmandu : The year 2014 will see Nepal assume leadership of two major regional groupings providing the Himalayan nation "an excellent opportunity" to demonstrate its capability in regional cooperation, an official said here Sunday.Nepal is
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Thailand holds polls smoothly in opposition strongholds
World | Mar 02, 2014, 05:10 PM ISTBangkok: People today voted peacefully in five Thai provinces where opposition protests had blocked balloting during snap polls last month, the first step to complete a controversial election that could pave the way for the
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Thailand to deport Indian businessman for leading protests
World | Feb 04, 2014, 04:25 PM ISTBangkok: Thailand today said it will deport a prominent ethnic Indian businessman for defying a state of emergency and leading anti-government protests. The Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO), which is overseeing the government's
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36 injured as blast hits opposition rally in Thailand
World | Jan 17, 2014, 06:15 PM ISTBangkok: At least 36 people were injured today when a blast hit an anti-government protest march here demanding the ouster of Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra, raising fears of violence in the run up to the
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Thailand opposition party to boycott general election
World | Dec 21, 2013, 05:04 PM ISTBangkok: Thailand's main opposition Democrat Party has announced that it will boycott February's general election, deepening the country's weeklong political crisis.The party's leader, former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, announced the boycott after a meeting Saturday
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Mass demonstration in Thailand despite House Dissolution
World | Dec 09, 2013, 10:38 AM ISTBangkok: Thailand's anti-government protester leaders said Monday that they will proceed mass street demonstration as planned despite the dissolution of House of Representatives.Suthep Thaugsuban, core protest leader, had called on people from across the nation
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Thailand braces for more violence
World | Dec 02, 2013, 12:47 PM ISTBangkok: The United Nations closed its main office in Bangkok, dozens of schools closed and many civil servants stayed away from work on Monday as the Thailand capital braced for more violence in a spiralling
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Onions bring smiles to faces of Indian tourists in Thailand
World | Nov 03, 2013, 02:30 PM ISTBangkok: A tear-jerker is bringing smiles to the faces of Indian tourists in Thailand. The onion, whose prices have hit the roof across India, is the most sought-after in recipes and salads by visiting Indians."It's
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Know the Condom King of Thailand, Mechai Viravaidya
World | Oct 25, 2013, 05:04 PM ISTBangkok: Mechai Viravaidya is famous in Thailand, a national hero in the war against AIDS. He has led one of the world's most successful campaigns against HIV infections. Viravaidya was born in Thailand to a
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Indian woman cut into pieces by parasailing boat propeller in Thailand
World | Oct 03, 2013, 03:30 PM ISTBangkok: A 36-year-old Indian woman has died in an accident in Thailand's popular beach town of Pattaya, where she was celebrating her wedding anniversary, after her parasail failed to launch.Police said Shilpi Agarwal, 36, and