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Earthquake in Myanmar; Bangkok Building Collapse

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused a building collapse in Bangkok, Thailand, killing one and injuring 50; the Thai Prime Minister declared Bangkok an emergency zone, citing potential for further tremors.

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Thailand Deports Uyghurs to China Amidst US Condemnation

Thailand deported 40 Uyghur men to China last month, prompting condemnation from the US and human rights organizations due to concerns about the Uyghurs facing persecution; the move is seen as an attempt to improve economic ties with China, particularly in tourism and combating cyberscam operations.

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Chinese Amateurs Lead Women's Open Golf Tournament

Chinese amateurs Xu Ying and Lin Qianhui lead the Mitsubishi Electric Automation Women's Open after the first round, shooting 70 at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club in Jiangsu province, with Lin achieving a rare albatross; the tournament, co-sponsored by CLPG and JLPGA, offers the winner entry t...

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Thailand Deports Uyghurs to China, Prompting US Sanctions

On February 27, 2024, Thailand deported 48 Uyghur refugees to China despite warnings of potential human rights abuses, prompting US sanctions against several high-ranking Thai officials, including possibly the Prime Minister, due to concerns about the violation of international human rights laws.

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Kassel Raids Expose Human Trafficking Ring

Fifty people were arrested in Kassel, Germany, on suspicion of illegal residency, with authorities uncovering an organized group allegedly smuggling Thai nationals into the country for prostitution under tourist visas, resulting in one suspect injuring himself during an escape attempt.

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Jailed Thai Police Chief Found Dead in Cell; Suicide Ruled Preliminary, Family Disputes"

A former Thai police chief, Thitisan Utthanaphon, nicknamed "Joe Ferrari" for his luxury cars, was found dead in his Bangkok jail cell three years after being sentenced to life imprisonment for the torture murder of a drug suspect; authorities initially said he died by suicide but his family dispute...

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Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Survives No-Confidence Vote

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday by a margin of 319 to 162, with seven abstentions, after a two-day debate where the opposition criticized her inexperience and alleged influence from her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

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Secret Deportation of Uyghurs to China Sparks International Outcry

Forty Uyghur refugees were forcibly returned from Thailand to China on February 27th, 2024, defying UN warnings of potential human rights abuses, prompting condemnation from the US, EU and UN agencies, and highlighting the close China-Thailand relationship.

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British Tourist Missing After Diving Boat Fire in Thailand

A fire and explosion on the "Davy Jones Locker" diving boat near Koh Tao, Thailand, on Sunday morning left one British tourist missing, while others were rescued; negligence charges have been filed against the captain and a crew member.

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80-Year-Old Sentenced for Sexually Abusing 24 Boys After 27 Years as Fugitive

A British court sentenced an 80-year-old man for sexually abusing 24 boys between 1968-1995; he fled the UK in 1997, lived in Thailand, and was arrested upon his return.

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British Couple Fined After Thailand Attack

A British couple attacked in Thailand by their neighbors in December 2023 were fined instead of facing prison, despite initial charges against them; the incident, caught on CCTV, involved a garden dispute and significant injuries.

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Myanmar Scam Victims: From Slavery to Humanitarian Crisis

A joint operation freed over 7,000 individuals enslaved in Myanmar for cyber scams, but they now face dire conditions in overcrowded border centers, lacking food, medical care, and facing uncertain repatriation, highlighting a complex humanitarian crisis.

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