enlarge Some 3,000 people queue up for Jatukam Ramathep talismans at Wichuthis School in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district Sunday afternoon. The city administration hands out the talismans for free during a prayer ceremony to mark His Majesty the King’s 80-year-old birthday.
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Buddhists rally to counter Muslim protest in Pattani
Pattani - More than 1,000 people Sunday continued their fourth day protest at Pattani's Central Mosque demanding the withdrawal of troops and an end of curfew in the deep south, while another 1,000 people rallied in town to counter the demonstration.
NZ probes exploitation
New Zealand's immigration minister has launched an inquiry into the claims of eight Thai workers that they were lured with false promises and exploited in New Zealand vineyards.
Bt1-billion bid to restore 500-year-old temple runs into legal wall
The Phayao provincial governor has been asked to hold a public hearing before a Bt1-billion project to restore an ancient temple under the waters of Kwan Phayao - the biggest lake in the North - should resume since authorities found it might have violated environmental and other laws.
Concessions end Pattani mosque stand-off
Protesters at a mosque in Pattani will end their demonstration today after provincial authorities agreed to set up an independent committee to investigate allegations of Army assaults on locals.
Tough encounter for Thailand
[BADMINTON] Thailand will face title holders China in a daunting opener at the Sudirman World Mixed Team Badminton Championships, which take place from June 11-17 in Glasgow, Scotland.