Archives for: 2010
Reds Fight Back in Bangkok
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Sunday 16th May, 2010 at 00:04:47| Words: 192 words | Category: News Photos
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester flies the Thai flag after advancing up a street during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months. A state of emergency is in effect that spreads to 17 provinces in the country. The Thai army declared certain protest areas where clashes are taking place as a 'Live Fire Zone.' (Getty Images)
A demonstrator uses a slingshot against security forces during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. The Thai army threatened a crackdown to clear a vast protest site in the capital where at least three more people died in fresh clashes between troops and 'Red Shirt' demonstrators. (Getty Images)
A demonstrator pushes a burning tyre during clashes with security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Six people were killed and 31 injured in fresh violence as troops clashed with opposition protesters in the Thai capital, emergency services said. (Getty Images)
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Passing of 3 P.M. Deadline
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Monday 17th May, 2010 at 23:09:38| Words: 131 words | Category: News Photos
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 17: Thai monks lead a prayer with Red shirt protesters inside the Rachprasong red's encampment as the government deadline passes for the remaining protesters to leave May 17, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far in clashes at least 260 have been injured and over 37 killed as the military and the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months. There is a state of emergency in effect that spreads to 17 provinces in the country. The Thai army declared certain protest areas where clashes are taking place a 'Live Fire Zone'. (Getty Images)
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 17: Red shirt protesters pray inside the Rachprasong red's encampment as the government deadline passes for the remaining protesters to leave May 17, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Getty Images)
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Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010
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Saturday 8th May, 2010 at 23:04:36| Words: 93 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's Nalada Thamthanakom smiles after winning the annual Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, nearly 150 km (90 miles) southeast of Bangkok late May 7, 2010. The contest aims to promote a positive image of transvestites. Picture taken May 7, 2010. (Reuters)
Thailand's Nalada Thamthanakom is flanked by runners-up Chanya Denfanapapol (R) and Numpath Prasochok after winning the annual Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, nearly 150 km (90 miles) southeast of Bangkok late May 7, 2010. The contest aims to promote a positive image of transvestites. Picture taken May 7, 2010. (Reuters)
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Bangkok International Motor Show 2010
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Friday 26th March, 2010 at 23:28:29| Words: 51 words | Category: News Photos
Models pose behind new Lexus LFA during the 31st Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok March 26, 2010. The Bangkok Motor Show will be from 26 March to 6 April 2010 at BITEC Bangna. (Reuters)
Models pose next to a new small concept Honda car during the 31st Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok March 26, 2010. (Reuters)
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Tourist Hurt in Silom Explosion
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Thursday 22nd April, 2010 at 21:39:17| Words: 50 words | Category: News Photos
Thai army soldiers evecuate an injured foreigner after a blast was heard on Silom road in the financial district of central Bangkok on April 22, 2010. Two blasts were heard in Bangkok's business district Thursday and one injured foreigner was taken away by ambulance, amid a standoff between rival protesters. (Getty Images)
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Miss Thailand at the Miss Universe 2010 Competition
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Sunday 8th August, 2010 at 22:14:11| Words: 107 words | Category: News Photos
Fonthip Watcharatrakul, Miss Thailand 2010, poses in her swimsuit during the registration and fitting process in preparation for the Miss Universe 2010 Competition at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, August 8, 2010. The Miss Universe 2010 competition will conclude with a live telecast on Aug. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/DarrenDecker/Miss Universe Organization)
Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul, Miss Albania Angela Martini, and Miss Philippines Venus Raj pose in their swimsuits during the registration and fitting process in preparation for the Miss Universe 2010 Competition at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada August 8, 2010. The Miss Universe 2010 competition will take place on August 23. REUTERS/Miss Universe Organization/Handout
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Hajime Robot Restaurant
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Thursday 1st April, 2010 at 21:03:31| Words: 58 words | Category: News Photos
Lapassarada Thanaphant poses with a bowl of food and her robot waiter at her Hajime restaurant during its opening ceremony in Bangkok April 1, 2010. Lapassarada said she spent 30 million baht (US$927,600) on the Japanese restaurant including the purchase of four robots from Japan. (Reuters)
A robot waiter serves food to customers at Hajime Japanese restaurant in Bangkok April 1, 2010. (Reuters)
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Thongchai at Dubai Desert Classic
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Sunday 7th February, 2010 at 19:32:31| Words: 22 words | Category: News Photos
Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand tees off on the eighth hole during the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament February 6, 2010.
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Maria Sharapova in Thailand
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Saturday 2nd January, 2010 at 20:37:23| Words: 70 words | Category: News Photos
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova eyes the ball during her exhibition match against Venus Williams of the U.S. in Hua Hin, southern Thailand, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. Sharapova won the match 6-3, 6-4. (AP Photo)
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, right, shakes hands with Venus Williams of the U.S. at the end of their exhibition match in Hua Hin, southern Thailand, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. Sharapova defeated Williams, 6-3, 6-4. (AP Photo)
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Joran van der Sloot
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Sunday 13th June, 2010 at 21:24:29| Words: 69 words | Category: People in the News
Thai university students walk past the "Sawadee Cup" restaurant Thursday, June 10, 2010, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. The coffee shop is alleged to have been owned recently by Joran van der Sloot. Van der Sloot remains the lone suspect in the 2005 disapperance of U.S. teen Natalee Holloway and is now being held on murder charges in Peru in connection with the death of Stephany Flores in Lima (AP)
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