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Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November
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Baby sea mammal that captured hearts dies consuming plastic
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Six bomb blasts rock Thailand during US Secretary of State visit
The explosions were at five different locations in Bangkok.
Shocking abuse exposed as tourists urged to boycott Thai elephant rides
Disturbing photos emerge of the injuries elephants suffer at the hands of their handlers.
Ethical elephants in Thailand
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You can ride elephants in Thailand. But should you?
The New York Times: Are travellers supporting the abuse of these animals?
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Kristin Edge sails around Thailand aboard the aboard Panorama II
Kiwi who suffered brain aneurysm in Thailand making positive progress
Hamish Wickens, 45, suffered the brain aneurysm on his first night on holiday in Phuket.
Brain aneurysm hits Kiwi on first night of Thai holiday
The family initially thought $50,000 surgery would be needed but costs are rising.
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Kiwi digger who survived two world wars
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'We lived on a floating house boat and now Thailand wants us killed'
US man and his Thai partner sought to be pioneers in 'seasteading' movement before raid.
Rescue diver who helped save Thai Soccer team now trapped in cave himself
Rescue underway to save diver who last year helped save 12 Thai boys from flooded cave .
A woke tourist's guide to elephant encounters
Elephants are still a big draw for tourists, but many are now conflicted by the sight.
Canadian tourist dies in Chiang Mai zipline plunge
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Stray puppy found 200 km off shore in Thailand
The Thai oil workers in decided to name their stray dog 'Boonrod' or 'survivor'.
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Thai man acts out rape and murder of backpacker to police
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Phuket photo could earn you death penalty
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