Miss Universe Organizer Apologizes After Tirade at Miss Mexico
Several contestants walked out of a Miss Universe event this week when the pageant director berated Miss Mexico for not taking part in promotional activities.
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Why Many Students in Thailand Can’t Let Their Hair Down
For decades, Thai students have been subjected to unwanted haircuts in class. Many of them carry the humiliating memory into adulthood.
How Chinese Weapons Transformed a War Between Two Neighbors
China urged Cambodia and Thailand to end their border war in July. But weeks earlier, it had sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia, Thai intelligence documents show.
Collapse of Subway Tunnel in Bangkok Creates Enormous Hole
The city’s governor said a burst water pipe in an unfinished subway extension appeared to have caused the collapse. A local official said no one was injured.
Large Hole Swallows Road in Bangkok After a Subway Tunnel Collapses
A burst pipe in an unfinished extension of Bangkok’s subway system opened a hole more than 60 feet deep in a road near a hospital and royal palaces.
A Curator Flees Bangkok After China Deems His Art Show Too Provocative
A museum’s directors said Chinese and Thai officials pressured them to remove the names of artists whose works criticized China. The curator flew to London, fearing arrest.
From Prime Minister to Prisoner: Thaksin Shinawatra’s Fall From Favor
With Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent fall from favor, his political power is significantly diminished. But it is too early to write him off.
Thailand Ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra Abruptly Leaves Country
Mr. Thaksin flew to Dubai days before a verdict that could send him to prison. He said he would be back in time for the hearing.
Thai Court Dismisses Prime Minister Over Ethics Violation
The Constitutional Court in Bangkok permanently removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office over charges stemming from a conversation she had with the Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which raised questions about her loyalty.
Thais Rally in Bangkok to Denounce Prime Minister Paetongtarn
The protesters say Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra sold out Thailand and betrayed its army in a leaked phone conversation with Cambodia’s de facto leader.