News: Thailand

We have started to collect the most important news related to Thailand in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Thailand – overview

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• January 2nd 2013 – August 27th 2012
• August 23rd 2012 – March 31st 2012
• March 30th 2012 – January 26th 2012
• January 25th 2012 – November 6th 2011
• November 6th 2011 – October 20th 2011
• October 20th 2011 – September 11th 2011
• September 6th 2011 – June 23rd 2011
• June 15th 2011 – April 25th 2011
• April 25th 2011 – February 6th 2011
• February 6th 2011 – November 17th 2010
• November 17th 2010 – August 20th 2010
• August 19th 2010 – May 24th 2010
• May 23rd 2010 – April 26th 2010
• April 25th 2010 – April 1st 2010
• March 30th 2010 – December 25th 2009
• December 14th 2009 – October 9th 2009
• October 8th 2009 – May 28th 2009
• May 22nd 2009 – March 31st 2009
• March 30th 2009 – January 16th 2009
• January 16th 2009 – December 4th 2008
• December 4th 2008 – November 15th 2008
• November 14th 2008 – October 10th 2008
• October 9th 2008 – August 27th 2008
• August 27th 2008 – June 20th 2008
• June 5th 2008 – January 8th 2008
• January 4th 2008 – August 19th 2007
• August 14th 2007 – May 1st 2007
• April 30th 2007 – January 29th 2007
• January 29th 2007 – October 26th 2006
• October 22nd 2006 – August 31st 2006
• August 25th 2006 – May 8th 2006
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• February 25th 2006 – November 11th 2005

Thailand: news

VIDEO: New year fireworks explosion kills four

Wednesday, January 25th 2012, 17:13

An explosion at a firework display in Thailand to celebrate the lunar new year has killed four people and injured dozens.
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Thai police find bomb materials

Monday, January 16th 2012, 9:27

Police in Thailand find a large supply of materials for making bombs, following the detention of a suspect with alleged links to Hezbollah.
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Thai arrest after US threat alert

Friday, January 13th 2012, 14:02
related countries: United States
related places: Bangkok

A suspected Lebanese Hezbollah militant is arrested in Thailand after the US warns its citizens in Bangkok to be alert for a "possible terror threat".
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Thailand to pay protest victims

Wednesday, January 11th 2012, 3:21

The Thai government approves a multi-million dollar compensation fund for victims of political conflict in the country since 2005.
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Burma halts power plant in Dawei

Tuesday, January 10th 2012, 7:38

Burma is halting work on a coal-fired power plant project in Dawei backed by a Thai company over environmental concerns.
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US sales fall at Toyota and Honda

Thursday, January 5th 2012, 9:05
related countries: Japan, United States
related places: Honda, Toyota

Toyota and Honda saw US sales fall sharply in 2011 as production was hit by natural disasters in Japan and Thailand, figures show.
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Japan's industrial output dips 4%

Wednesday, December 28th 2011, 5:22

Japan's industrial production falls in November, pulled down by a strong yen, weak global demand, and flooding in Thailand.
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Toyota to boost production by 20%

Thursday, December 22nd 2011, 7:47
related countries: Japan

Toyota says it plans to increase production by 20% next year as it tries to recover ground lost due to the earthquake in Japan and floods in Thailand.
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VIDEO: The cost of Thailand's floods

Thursday, December 22nd 2011, 5:45

Thailand is still counting the cost of the terrible floods which swamped homes, business and killed hundreds of people.
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Deal over Thai-Cambodian dispute

Wednesday, December 21st 2011, 18:18
related countries: Cambodia

Thailand and Cambodia agree to withdraw troops from a disputed area near an ancient temple - a flashpoint for deadly clashes early this year.
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Thailand returns Thaksin passport

Friday, December 16th 2011, 11:23

Thailand reissues a passport to fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, saying he is "no longer a threat to the country".
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Intel forecast hits chipmakers

Tuesday, December 13th 2011, 4:02

Shares in Asian makers of computer chips fall after industry leader Intel cuts its revenue forecast due to floods in Thailand.
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China joins Mekong River patrols

Saturday, December 10th 2011, 8:18
related countries: Burma, China

China joins Burma, Laos and Thailand in river patrols along the Mekong after killing of 13 Chinese sailors.
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Toyota halves its profit forecast

Friday, December 9th 2011, 7:50

Toyota, Japan's largest carmaker, halves its profit forecast due to disruptions caused by Thailand's floods and the strong yen.
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VIDEO: Thailand jails US man for royal insult

Thursday, December 8th 2011, 10:20
related countries: United States

Thailand has jailed a US citizen for two and a half years after he admitted posting web links to a banned biography of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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US man jailed in Thai royal case

Thursday, December 8th 2011, 5:22
related countries: United States

Thailand jails US citizen Joe Gordon after he admitted posting links to a banned biography of King Bhumibol, in a case that has drawn global criticism.
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VIDEO: Thais mark ailing king's 84th birthday

Monday, December 5th 2011, 16:42
related places: Bangkok

Thousands of Thais line the streets of Bangkok as King Bhumibol Adulyadej briefly leaves hospital to attend celebrations for his 84th birthday.
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Thaksin 'to have Thai passport'

Friday, December 2nd 2011, 9:40

Thailand's government may return the passport of fugitive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra within a month, the foreign minister says.
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Floods dent Thai factory output

Monday, November 28th 2011, 9:44

Thailand's factory output dropped by almost 36% in October after the country's worst flooding for 50 years, new data show.
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Joint patrols planned on Mekong

Sunday, November 27th 2011, 10:50
related countries: Burma, China

China, Thailand, Laos and Burma will launch joint police patrols of the Mekong River next month, Chinese state media report.
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VIDEO: Cost of Thai floods still being counted

Thursday, November 24th 2011, 3:26

A clean-up operation is underway in Thailand after devastating floods which killed more than 600 people.
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Thai jailed for monarchy insults

Wednesday, November 23rd 2011, 9:12

A Thai man is jailed for 20 years for sending text messages to an aide of ex-PM Abhisit Vejjajiva that were deemed offensive to the royal family.
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Thais deny Thaksin amnesty plans

Tuesday, November 22nd 2011, 3:29

Thailand's justice minister denies rumours that the government will change amnesty laws to allow fugitive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra to return.
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Toyota restores Japan production

Monday, November 21st 2011, 5:37
related countries: Japan

Toyota Motor has restored vehicle output in Japan to "near-normal levels" on Monday, after severe flooding in Thailand disrupted supply chains.
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Bank of Japan in growth warning

Wednesday, November 16th 2011, 5:39
related countries: Japan

The Bank of Japan warns that economic growth may be hurt by the eurozone debt crisis, flooding in Thailand and a strong yen.
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Dell warns over Thai flood impact

Wednesday, November 16th 2011, 1:06

Computer firm Dell warns its revenues could be hit by a worldwide shortage of hard drives caused by the flooding in Thailand.
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VIDEO: Dogs face disease after Thai floods

Tuesday, November 15th 2011, 22:15

Volunteers rescue and shelter abandoned dogs but say many will end up dying.
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On patrol with Bangkok's pet rescuers

Thursday, November 10th 2011, 0:50
related places: Bangkok

On patrol with the animal rescuers in flooded Bangkok
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Thai PM pulls out of Apec summit

Tuesday, November 8th 2011, 14:55

Thai leader Yingluck Shinawatra pulls out of the weekend's Asia-Pacific summit to focus on the floods crisis and sets out plans for rebuilding.
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Toyota profits hit by Thai floods

Tuesday, November 8th 2011, 7:36
related countries: Japan
related places: Toyota

Quarterly profits at Japanese carmaker Toyota fall 18.5% due to supply problems caused by the recent floods in Thailand.
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Bangkok flood evacuation widens

Monday, November 7th 2011, 10:55
related places: Bangkok

More districts of the Thai capital are told to evacuate, as flood waters nearing the city centre threaten two more industrial estates.
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VIDEO: Thai flood death toll reaches 500

Monday, November 7th 2011, 4:16

The worst flooding to hit Thailand for 50 years has now claimed more than 500 lives, as the waters continue to flow towards the capital.
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VIDEO: Floods spread through Bangkok

Sunday, November 6th 2011, 10:59
related places: Bangkok

Floodwater is continuing to move through the Thai capital, after months of heavy monsoon rain. Rachel Harvey reports.
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