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ASEAN Leaders Meet H.M. The King
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Saturday 28th February, 2009 at 03:31:41| Words: 257 words | Category: News Photos
Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi bows to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the lawns of Klai Kangwol Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin some 200km (125 miles) south of Bangkok February 28, 2009. The other ASEAN heads of state are (L-R, in row facing the King) President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Badawi's wife Jeanne Abdullah and Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein. Picture taken on February 28, 2008. (Reuters Pictures)
ASEAN heads of state pose for a photo with Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, (front C), Queen Sirikit (front 2nd R) and Princess Maha Sirindhorn (rear row 6th L) on the lawns of the Klai Kangwol Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin some 200km (125 miles) south of Bangkok February 28, 2009. The heads of state and their wives are (rear row L-R) Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Jeanne Abdullah - wife of Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (standing next to her), Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Laos' Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh, Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein, Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, his wife Pimpen Vejjajiva, ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan and his wife Alisa Pitsuwan. The heads of state seated in the front row are (L-R) Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The heads of state met with the Thai Royals as part of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) programme. (Reuters Pictures)
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Leaders Arrive at ASEAN Summit
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Friday 27th February, 2009 at 16:21:18| Words: 73 words | Category: News Photos
Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah (L) is greeted by Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban (R) upon his arrival for the 14th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit at the Hua Hin airport February 27, 2009. (REUTERS/Nicolas Asfouri/Pool)
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (L) is greeted by Thailand's Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Virachai Virameteekul upon his arrival at Hua Hin airport, southern Thailand February 27, 2009. (REUTERS/Apichart Weerawong/Pool)
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Foreign Ministers at ASEAN Summit
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Thursday 26th February, 2009 at 17:25:29| Words: 133 words | Category: News Photos
Foreign Ministers line-up for a group photo ahead of a meeting during the 14th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in the Thai resort city Hua Hin, about 200 km (125 miles) south of Bangkok February 26, 2009. Standing from left to right, Indonesia's Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Rais Yatim, Singapore's Foreign Minister George Yeo, Cambodia's Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, Vietnam's Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem, Myanmar's Foreign Minister Nyan Win, Laos' Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan. (REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom)
Thailand's Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya (L) greets ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan ahead of a meeting during the 14th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in the Thai resort city Hua Hin, about 200 km (125 miles) south of Bangkok, February 26, 2009. (REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom)
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Abhisit Goes to Work
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Wednesday 25th February, 2009 at 18:16:57| Words: 39 words | Category: News Photos
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (L) arrives at the Government House in Bangkok February 25, 2009. Abhisit slipped into his offices in Bangkok on Wednesday where anti-government protesters camped outside for a second day demanding he call elections. (REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa)
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Red Shirts March Through Bangkok
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Tuesday 24th February, 2009 at 16:54:45| Words: 129 words | Category: News Photos
Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather during a protest march to the Government House in Bangkok February 24, 2009. Thousands of protesters marched on Thailand's seat of government to demand that Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva step down, adding to his troubles as the economy slides into recession. (REUTERS/Stringer)
Anti-government demonstrators allied with exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra march toward government house Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in Bangkok. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)
Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra sit on the road outside the Government House during an anti-government protest in Bangkok February 24, 2009. Thousands of protesters marched on Thailand's seat of government on Tuesday to demand that Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva step down, adding to his troubles as the economy slides into recession. (REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom)
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Tattoo at Wat Bang Phra
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Monday 23rd February, 2009 at 17:16:56| Words: 100 words | Category: News Photos
Buddhist monks use needles to tattoo the bodies of men at Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Prathom province, about 80 km (50 miles) from Bangkok. Thousands of believers from across Thailand travel to the monastery to attend the annual tattoo festival, will be held on March, to have their bodies adorned with tattoos and to pay their respects to the temple's master tattooist. They believe the tattoos have mystical powers, warding off bad luck and protecting them from harm. (Reuters)
A Buddhist monk uses a needle to tattoo the back of a man at Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Prathom province. (Reuters)
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Preparation for ASEAN Summit
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Sunday 22nd February, 2009 at 23:47:40| Words: 21 words | Category: News Photos
Hua Hin and Cha-am are in full gear to prepare to receive leaders attending the Asean Summit this week. (Daily Xpress)
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King Pardons Harry Nicolaides
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Saturday 21st February, 2009 at 18:34:15| Words: 61 words | Category: News Photos
Australian author Harry Nicolaides (R) cries as he is embraced by his father Socrates at Melbourne Airport after being released from a Thai prison February 21, 2009. Nicolaides, jailed for three years for insulting Thailand's crown prince in a little-read 2005 novel, arrived back in Melbourne on Saturday after he was freed under a royal pardon, officials and witnesses said. REUTERS/Mick Tsikas (AUSTRALIA)
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Abhisit Visits Indonesia
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Friday 20th February, 2009 at 17:22:11| Words: 69 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, left, shakes hands with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono before a meeting at the palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (L) is accompanied by Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the presidential palace in Jakarta February 20, 2009. Vejjajiva is in Indonesia for a two-day state visit to discuss bilateral relationship between the two countries. (REUTERS/Supri)
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David Beckham's House in Thailand
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Thursday 19th February, 2009 at 17:02:10| Words: 26 words | Category: News Photos
David and Victoria Beckham's house on the island Koh Samui in Thailand. The couple bought the house in 2007 for about 4.5m Euro. Reconstruction was finished mid 2008.
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Preparation for ASEAN Summit
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Wednesday 18th February, 2009 at 17:09:32| Words: 60 words | Category: News Photos
Policemen conduct a security exercise in preparation for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit at the border police patrol base in Petchaburi, 170 km (106 miles) south of Bangkok, February 18, 2009. The upcoming 14th ASEAN summit is scheduled to be held at the seaside resort town of Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand from February 27- March 1, 2009. (REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang)
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Protest Against General Motors
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Tuesday 17th February, 2009 at 17:05:32| Words: 63 words | Category: News Photos
General Motors workers protest in front of the Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009 after General Motors Thailand plan to lay off 900 workers amid economic recession and a slump in the U.S. automobile industry. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
A General Motors worker grimaces during a protest in front of the Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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How to Catch a Cobra
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Monday 16th February, 2009 at 18:16:05| Words: 95 words | Category: News Photos
A Thai soldier demonstrates of how to catch cobra to U.S. Marines during a jungle survival training at the 2009 Cobra Gold military exercise in Chonburi province, southeastern Thailand. The two-week annual joint exercise involving nearly 12,000 soldiers from Thailand, the United States, Singapore, Japan, and Indonesia, taking part in land, sea and air drill, is considered the largest military operations in the Southeast Asia region. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)
A U.S. Marine drinks cobra's blood during a jungle survival exercise with Thai Marines as part of "Cobra Gold 09" in Chonburi province. (REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang)
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Underwater Wedding in Trang
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Sunday 15th February, 2009 at 15:39:56| Words: 45 words | Category: Thai Festivals
This handout picture released on February 14, 2009 by Trang Chamber of Commerce shows a Thai couple shows their marriage certificate during an underwater wedding in Trang province on February 14, 2009. Underwater wedding was held as part of the celebration of Valentine's Day in Thailand. (www.ThaiFestivalBlogs.com)
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Bangkok Valentine
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Saturday 14th February, 2009 at 15:21:45| Words: 18 words | Category: News Photos
A Thai teenager walks past Valentine decorations at a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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Red Headed Crane
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Friday 13th February, 2009 at 17:20:52| Words: 40 words | Category: News Photos
Dusit Zoo shows grey Eastern Sarus Cranes, which are one of 15 protected animals. The birds, which are known for sticking with a single mate for life, will be introduced to public on Feb 14, which is Valentine's Day. (manager.co.th)
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Government Declare Lemon Grass Hazardous
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Thursday 12th February, 2009 at 17:31:46| Words: 45 words | Category: News Photos
Farmers and traditional medicine experts have reacted angrily to the listing of 13 widely used herbal plants as hazardous substances, suggesting there is a hidden agenda that favours chemical companies. The herbs include chili, lemon grass, turmeric, ginger and neem. (Bangkok Post)
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Kasit in Jakarta
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Wednesday 11th February, 2009 at 16:52:49| Words: 45 words | Category: News Photos
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono greets Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya (L) at the presidential palace in Jakarta February 11, 2009. Thailand is willing to discuss the issue of the Rohingya migrants in top regional meetings this month and next, Piromya told reporters on Wednesday. (REUTERS/Supri)
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Ladda Tammy Duckworth
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Tuesday 10th February, 2009 at 17:02:56| Words: 26 words | Category: People in the News
Ladda Tammy Duckworth the Thai-American war veteran and politician's profile is nominated as assistant secretary of veterans' affairs in President Barack Obama new administration. (Dailyxpress/nationmultimedia)
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Makha Bucha Day
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Monday 9th February, 2009 at 16:31:32| Words: 125 words | Category: News Photos
Makha Bucha is an important religious festival celebrated by Buddhists in Thailand on the full moon day of the third lunar month (usually falls in February). This day marks four events that took place during Lord Buddha's lifetime, namely: 1. 1250 Buddhist monks from different places came to pay homage to Lord Buddha, each of his own initiative and without prior notification or appointment. 2. all of them were enlightened monks 3. all of them had been individually ordained by Lord Buddha himself 4.they assembled on the full moon day of the third lunar month. On this day, Thai people go to their local temple in the morning to make merit, listen to sermons and also to take part in a candle-lit procession around the chapel. (manager.co.th)
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Pattaya International Bed Race
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Sunday 8th February, 2009 at 16:59:56| Words: 46 words | Category: Thai Festivals
Participants push a hospital bed during the Pattaya International Bed Race in the eastern beach town of Pattaya February 8, 2009. The event was held to raise funds for Rotary Club of Pattaya and to promote tourism in the beach resort town of Pattaya.
REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
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Chiang Mai Flower Festival
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Saturday 7th February, 2009 at 17:01:20| Words: 62 words | Category: Thai Festivals
Then annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival is being held this weekend. If you are obsessed with beautiful flowers and decorative plants, this is the festival for you. Experience these beautiful flower-decorated floats and a magnificent tapestry of floral splendor that blankets the land. There are also agricultural exhibitions, floral contents, and product sales by local groups of housewives. (Betti/www.ThailandQA.com)
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Angelina Jolie in Thailand
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Friday 6th February, 2009 at 16:17:01| Words: 50 words | Category: News Photos
In this image made available in London by the United Nations High Commision for Refugees, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie sniles with Karenni refugee children in the Ban Mai Nai Soi refugee camp in northern Thailand, during a one-day visit on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/ UNHCR/K.McKinsey)
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Thai Inventions on Show
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Thursday 5th February, 2009 at 17:36:20| Words: 45 words | Category: News Photos
A tool created by Kamphaengphet Pittayakom School students for sorting fruit and vegetables by weight. The simple invention uses iron pendulums of different weight to separate the produce.
The event called International Inventor's Day Conference at the Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Hall.(DailyXpress/Nationmultimedia)
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Cobra Gold 2009
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Wednesday 4th February, 2009 at 16:39:14| Words: 119 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's Deputy Supreme Commander Gen. Montri Sangkhasap, front left, shakes hands with U.S. Executive Charge of Affairs James Enwistle during the opening ceremony of the Cobra Gold military exercise at a hotel in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand Thursday, Feb. 4, 2009. The two-week long annual Thai-U.S. joint exercise involving with nearly 12,000 soldiers also participated by troops from Singapore, Japan, and Indonesia is considered the largest military operations in the Southeast Asia region. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)
Thailand's Deputy Supreme Commander Gen. Montri Sangkhasap, center right, and U.S. Executive Charge of Affairs James Enwistle, center left, look at the display of a robot during the opening ceremony of the Cobra Gold military exercise Feb. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)
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Witoon Nambutr
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Tuesday 3rd February, 2009 at 16:19:48| Words: 52 words | Category: People in the News
Witoon Nambutr, minister of Social Development and Human Security, announces his resignation after attending the weekly cabinet meeting at Government House in Bangkok February 3, 2009. A junior minister in Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's month-old cabinet resigned on Tuesday amid a corruption scandal involving rotten canned fish given to flood victims. (REUTERS/Stringer)
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4 Regions Floating Market
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Monday 2nd February, 2009 at 17:33:31| Words: 53 words | Category: News Photos
Four Regions Floating Market in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri is the latest attraction for tourists visiting Pattaya. Sitting by Sukhumvit Road that connects Bangkok and Sattahip, it is spread over 67 rai and built at a cost of 350 million baht. It had a soft launch. (Richard Barrow)
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Rohingya Migrants Released from Prison
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Sunday 1st February, 2009 at 13:51:38| Words: 77 words | Category: News Photos
Rohingya migrants sit in the provincial immigration area in southwestern Thailand after being transported from Ranong prison January 31, 2009. Thailand promised a transparent investigation on Thursday into allegations of army abuse of Rohingya boat people, but said the probe would be led by the shadowy military unit at the heart of the scandal. (Reuters)
Rohingya migrants walk in line to board a prison bus in Ranong prison in southwestern Thailand before being transported to provincial immigration January 31, 2009. (Reuters)
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Reds Surround Government House
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Sunday 1st February, 2009 at 05:26:27| Words: 90 words | Category: News Photos
Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stand on the road outside the Government House during an anti-government protest in Bangkok January 31, 2009. Thousands of protesters marched on Thailand's seat of government on Saturday, delivering an ultimatum to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call elections within 15 days or face bigger street demonstrations. (Reuters)
Anti-government demonstrators allied with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra break through the barricades as they rally towards government house in Bangkok Saturday Jan 31 2009. They demand the government dissolve Parliament and call snap elections. (AP Photo by SAKCHAI LALIT)
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