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Thai Crown Prince in Malaysia
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Friday 31st August, 2007 at 09:48:04| Words: 55 words | Category: News Photos
Britain's Prince Andrew (L) shakes hands with Thailand's Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn as Vajiralongkorn's royal consort Srirasmi watches before the Malaysia's anniversary of independence day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur August 31, 2007. Malaysia celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence on Friday with fireworks, flag-waving and a prayer for unity among its races and religion. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA)
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Puffer Fish Kills 15 in Thailand
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Thursday 30th August, 2007 at 09:54:08| Words: 32 words | Category: News Photos
Police show a truckload of puffer fish that they recently seized in Samut Sakhon Province. About 15 people have died over the last three years eating what they thought was salmon. (Thai Rath)
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Jatukam T-Shirts
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Wednesday 29th August, 2007 at 08:07:00| Words: 59 words | Category: News Photos
The famous abbot from Wat Suankaew in Nonthaburi has just released the latest product in his quest to try and curb the craziness about the Jatukam amulets. First he released cookies shaped like Jatukams. Now he has released t-shirts with an image of a Jatukam amulet around the neckline. The t-shirts are on sale for 180 baht each. (Thai Rath)
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Woes about Thai Exports
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Tuesday 28th August, 2007 at 08:17:12| Words: 45 words | Category: News Photos
A crane lifts a container at a port in Bangkok, 24 August. Exports, a pillar of strength in Thailand's wobbly economy, have suddenly slowed due to cooling foreign demand and a strong currency, raising fears the kingdom will miss already modest growth targets.(AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)
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Worshipping Buddha Relics
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Monday 27th August, 2007 at 21:27:54| Words: 43 words | Category: News Photos
Buddhists from all around Bangkok have been going to Dusit Zoo recently to pay respect to some sacred Buddha relics. These come from three countries. Namely Sri Lanka, Myanma and Thailand. The relics are on display for 80 days until 11th December 2007. (Thai Rath)
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Thailand's U17 beat Malaysia
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Sunday 26th August, 2007 at 22:45:10| Words: 29 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's U17 soccer team celebrate after beating Malaysia in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) U17 Youth Championship 2007 at Olympic National stadium in Phnom Penh August 25, 2007. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)
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Thai King Signs Constitution
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Saturday 25th August, 2007 at 22:40:52| Words: 25 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) signs his approval of the country's new constitution at the Chitralada Palace in Bangkok August 24, 2007. REUTERS/Royal Palace/Handout (THAILAND)
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Meechai Ruchuphand
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Friday 24th August, 2007 at 18:02:05| Words: 29 words | Category: People in the News
National Legislative Assembly President Meechai Ruchuphand looks at the country's constitution which was approved by Thai voters during the weekend referendum, at Bangkok's parliament August 24, 2007. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
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Thursday 23rd August, 2007 at 17:01:34| Words: 49 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont (R) walks out of Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram temple after praying in Malaysia's northern island of Penang August 22, 2007. Thailand's military-installed government denied on Wednesday that its narrow victory in a constitutional referendum reflected strong support for ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Zainal Abd Halim/Reuters)
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Amulet Stops Speeding Bullet
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Wednesday 22nd August, 2007 at 18:13:37| Words: 26 words | Category: News Photos
Two police officer from Nakhon Sawan in Thailand show off their amulets which they believe protected them from youths that shot at them recently. (Thai Rath)
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Prime Minister in Putrajaya
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Tuesday 21st August, 2007 at 20:48:31| Words: 26 words | Category: News Photos
Visiting Thailand's Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont inspects an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony in Putrajaya near Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
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Thais Vote on Constitution
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Sunday 19th August, 2007 at 15:27:14| Words: 106 words | Category: News Photos
A Thai soldier stands guard outside a polling station during the constitutional referendum in Thailand's restive southern Yala province, 19 August. Thais went to the polls to vote on a new constitution proposed by the ruling junta, in a crucial first electoral test for the generals who led last September's bloodless coup.(AFP/Muhammad Sabri)
Thailand's Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont casts his ballot at a polling station in Bangkok August 19, 2007. Thais voted on Sunday in a referendum on a military-drafted constitution analysts say is aimed at preventing a repeat of the Thaksin Shinawatra era, a single party government led by a charismatic politician. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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Soldiers Vote for New Constitution
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Sunday 19th August, 2007 at 14:43:26| Words: 117 words | Category: News Photos
Thai soldiers show their identity cards before voting in a polling station in central Lopburi province, 150 km (93 miles) northeast of Bangkok August 19, 2007. Thais voted on Sunday in a referendum on a military-drafted constitution analysts say is aimed at preventing a repeat of the Thaksin Shinawatra era, a single party government led by a charismatic politician. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)
A Thai soldier drops his ballot at national referendum on Sunday August 19, 2007, at a polling station in Bangkok. Millions of Thais went to the polls Sunday to render judgment on a draft constitution that critics say would be a step backward for democracy but defenders hope will lead the country out of military control.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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Preparation of Ballot Boxes
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Saturday 18th August, 2007 at 20:04:25| Words: 55 words | Category: News Photos
Thai officers prepare ballot boxes for a national referendum at a district office in Bangkok August 18, 2007. Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont called on Thais to vote on Sunday in a referendum on a military-drafted constitution that will limit the powers of politicians but lead to elections by the end of the year. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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Thai Koala Dies
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Friday 17th August, 2007 at 15:37:21| Words: 47 words | Category: News Photos
The mother koala lies on the operating theatre table after its 6 month old baby died from malnutrition. The baby had just left its mother's pouch but died a short time later. The mother koala has now been put back on display at Chiang Mai Zoo. (Thai Rath)
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Elvis in Bangkok
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Thursday 16th August, 2007 at 19:40:01| Words: 98 words | Category: News Photos
Elvis impersonator, Manuel Toiyibee, performs at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. There's no need to check out of the Heartbreak Hotel. It turns out Elvis lives on in the City of Angels - otherwise known as Bangkok - even 30 years after the passing of the king of rock and roll. For over 10 years, Monday through Saturday, Manuel has zipped in to one of his fifteen 1970s Elvis costumes - all tailor-made - coiffed his thick sideburns and greased his pompadour hairstyle, slid on the iconic chunky gold sunglasses and hit the stage to a roaring crowd. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)
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We Love Thaksin Rally
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Wednesday 15th August, 2007 at 23:21:17| Words: 47 words | Category: News Photos
Supporters of Thai Rak Thai party listen to a speech during a rally near Bangkok's Grand Palace August 15, 2007. Government officials are increasing efforts to woo people to vote at the country's first constitutional referendum on Sunday, setting a vote turnout target at 60 percent. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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Samson Wins Boxing Bout
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Wednesday 15th August, 2007 at 23:11:53| Words: 35 words | Category: News Photos
Thai champion Samson Sor Siriporn (L) lands a punch on the face of Japan challenger Anri Nakagawa during the women's WBC light-flyweight title bout in Bangkok August 15, 2007. Samson won the bout. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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Lucky Snake to Win Lottery
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Tuesday 14th August, 2007 at 02:43:50| Words: 81 words | Category: News Photos
A large python was a surprise guest at a Mother's day ceremony at a temple in Krabi recently. As this was considered to be auspicious, local villagers rushed out to buy lottery tickets with the numbers "12" and "8" which are the date and month this event happened. The last time we reported something like this with the 7777 number plates here at thaiphotoblogs.com, those numbers won the lottery! (Thai Rath)
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Campaign for Referendum
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Monday 13th August, 2007 at 18:05:00| Words: 70 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont (C) speaks during a campaign urging people to vote in the upcoming referendum in Bangkok August 13, 2007. The referendum on the post-coup charter is due on August 19, 2007. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
Thai people hold a Thai National flag during a campaign urging people to vote in the upcoming referendum in Bangkok August 13, 2007. The referendum on the post-coup charter is due on August 19, 2007. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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Global Warming Claims Temple and School
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Sunday 12th August, 2007 at 20:25:35| Words: 130 words | Category: News Photos
Local fisherman from Ban Khun Samut Chin in Samut Prakan, Thailand, take advantage of the low tide to look for cockles. Towering above them are the electricty pylons which have been abandoned due to land erosion. Families in this district have moved their homes further inland 3 or 4 times in the last twenty years. (ThaiPhotBlogs.com/Richard Barrow)
The Thai temple, Wat Khun Samut Chin, is now surrounded by the sea at high tide. The five resident monks have raised the floor more than halfway. Despite this, the temple is still used and now stands as a symbol for the local community's fight against further land erosion. Seabreakers have been built and everyone is involved in planting mangrove trees.(ThaiPhotBlogs.com/Richard Barrow)
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Lost: 180 Kilograms of Marijuana
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Saturday 11th August, 2007 at 20:00:58| Words: 48 words | Category: News Photos
Police officers from Nong Khai sort through packages of marijuana that had been abandoned by the side of the road outside a village. The marijuana, weighing 180 kilograms, is worth an estimated 600,000 baht. The police are not expecting the owners to come and claim their lost property. (Thai Rath)
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Miss Thailand Universe Visits Prison
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Saturday 11th August, 2007 at 19:52:49| Words: 29 words | Category: News Photos
Farung Yuthithum, the winner of Miss Thailand Universe 2007, visits the nursery in a local prison as part of the national celebration for Mother's Day on August 12th. (Thai Rath)
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Thai Amulets Lose Popularity
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Friday 10th August, 2007 at 13:11:12| Words: 55 words | Category: News Photos
A Thai couple, wearing a collection of Jatukam Ramathep amulets, paused to be photographed Sunday, June 24, 2007, near the Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Newspaper reports are suggesting that amulets are losing their popularity due to a flooding of the market of cheap imitations. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)
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Protesters Against Referendum
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Thursday 9th August, 2007 at 19:40:00| Words: 66 words | Category: News Photos
Demonstrators wear warrior costumes and hold bows during a rally in Bangkok August 9, 2007. Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra are running a campaign to reject the country's draft post-coup constitution. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
Demonstrators march past the Democracy Monument in Bangkok August 9, 2007. Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra are running a campaign to reject the country's draft post-coup constitution. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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24th World University Games
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Thursday 9th August, 2007 at 00:53:48| Words: 104 words | Category: News Photos
Athletes from Thailand acknowledge the cheering crowd as they march into Rajamangala National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 24th World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Nearly 8,000 athletes between the ages of 17 and 28 hailing from 135 nations are to compete in the 20 sport events at the games starting from Aug. 8-18, 2007. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)
Thai students in traditional costume perform during the opening ceremony University Games in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Between 9,000 and 10,000 athletes and officials streamed into the Rajamangala National Stadium under drizzly skies and in steamy conditions in the Thai capital for the opening ceremonies. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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Thai Buddhist Vigilantes
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Wednesday 8th August, 2007 at 15:03:12| Words: 54 words | Category: News Photos
Members of a Buddhist self defense group called 'Ruam Thai' (Thais United) stand guard in Kolomudo Village, Thailand, Saturday, July 14, 2007. There have been mounting allegations that the group has turned itself into a death squad responsible for recent revenge killings of Muslims in southern Thailand. (AP Photo/Sumeth Parnpeth)
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Panda's Thai Birthday
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Tuesday 7th August, 2007 at 14:21:42| Words: 29 words | Category: News Photos
A panda from Chiang Mai Zoo, in Northern Thailand, is enjoying his 7th birthday by playing with fake snow and eating a cake made from various fruits. (Thai Rath)
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Surin Pitsuwan
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Monday 6th August, 2007 at 14:08:48| Words: 39 words | Category: People in the News
File photo shows Surin Pitsuwan, former Thai foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan and incoming chief of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Surin said ASEAN should engage its people more to avoid becoming an elitist club.(AFP/File/Roslan Rahman)
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Universiade Bangkok 2007
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Sunday 5th August, 2007 at 23:46:46| Words: 56 words | Category: News Photos
Thai officials walk past a sign for the 24th Universiade Bangkok 2007 displayed at Thammasat University Stadium, one of the venues for the games in suburban Bangkok, 05 August 2007. The opening ceremony for the World University Games in Bangkok on Wednesday will kick off ten days of sport involving 10,200 student athletes competing in 17 disciplines.(AFP/File/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)
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Thaksin at Manchester City
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Saturday 4th August, 2007 at 16:39:28| Words: 42 words | Category: News Photos
Manchester City's new Chairman Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, speaks to an inidentified female companion before his team's pre-season friendly soccer match against Valencia at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Aug. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Hippo Born in Captivity
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Friday 3rd August, 2007 at 16:22:00| Words: 29 words | Category: News Photos
A four-day old baby hippopotamus hides under its 9-year-old mother Porn at Chiang Mai night safari zoo in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand, Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Wichai Taprieu)
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Tamarine Tanasugarn in Action
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Thursday 2nd August, 2007 at 22:04:07| Words: 33 words | Category: People in the News
Tamarine Tanasugarn, of Thailand, reaches out for a backhand shot during her match against Maria Sharapova, of Russia, at the Acura Classic tennis tournament Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in Carlsbad, Calif. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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