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Russia warns Thailand of 'imminent Islamic State attack'

FSB said that 10 Syrians linked to IS have entered Thailand in the second half of October, and some of them went to Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.

Dec 05, 2015, 17:44 PM IST

Thais celebrate king's birthday amid widening royal insult probe

Thais marked the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world`s longest-reigning monarch, early on Saturday, by giving alms at temples around the country.

Dec 05, 2015, 11:22 AM IST

Thai printer of Int'l NY Times blocks stories for third time

The printer removed a column from the opinion page of today's edition of the International New York Times about Thailand's Crown Property Bureau, which manages the financial affairs of the royal family.

Dec 04, 2015, 22:03 PM IST

Syrians linked to Islamic State in Thailand "to attack Russian interests"

Russia began air strikes against Islamic State in Syria on Sept. 30 and has stepped up attacks in recent weeks.

Dec 04, 2015, 14:38 PM IST

Thai police say arrests made abroad in connection with Bangkok bombing

Thai police said on Thursday that suspects wanted in connection with a bomb that ripped through a Bangkok shrine, killing 20 people, have been arrested abroad and that Thailand was in the process of requesting their extradition.

Dec 03, 2015, 13:28 PM IST

Four females to officiate Women's World T20 Qualifier

Kathleen Cross, Claire Polosak, Sue Redfern and Jacqueline Williams will officiate in Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Nov 25, 2015, 19:01 PM IST

Bangkok marathon error makes runners go extra miles

Participants wearing pedometers realised they had covered 27.6 kilometres (17 miles) instead of the standard 21.1 kilometres in the race.

Nov 17, 2015, 14:05 PM IST

Underworld don Chhota Rajan not to arrive in India even today

Mumbai's fugitive don Chhota Rajan will not be arriving in India even on Wednesday.

Nov 04, 2015, 05:28 AM IST

Underworld don Chhota Rajan's process of deportation begins, claims govt

The process for deportation of underworld don Chhota Rajan has begun even as India and Indonesia are to expedite the work on implementation of an extradition treaty.

Oct 30, 2015, 19:09 PM IST

Officials may head for Bali in 2 days to bring back gangster Chhota Rajan

Security agencies are likely to send a team of officials in the next two days to bring back gangster Chhota Rajan from Indonesia where he is in custody since Sunday.

Oct 27, 2015, 20:10 PM IST

Chhota Shakeel claims credit for Chhota Rajan's arrest in Indonesia

Shakeel Shaikh alias Chhota Shakeel on Monday claimed credit for the arrest of absconding mafia don Rajendra Sadashiv Nikhalje alias Chhota Rajan, a trusted aide-turned-bitter foe of mob boss Dawood Ibrahim.

Oct 27, 2015, 09:07 AM IST

CM Relief Fund row: Shiv Sena frowns at govt's "unhealthy mindset"

Taking a dim view of money sanctioned from CM's Relief Fund for a dance troupe's foreign tour at a time when a poor girl from Latur district committed suicide, the Shiv Sena has said it depicts "unhealthy mindset of the government".

Oct 26, 2015, 13:03 PM IST

Opposition attacks Devendra Fadnavis over CM Relief Fund issue

Opposition Congress and NCP on Saturday attacked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over sanction of funds from CM Relief Fund to a dance troupe, demanding his resignation and apology for the "travesty".

Oct 24, 2015, 15:49 PM IST

2016 Ujjain Kumbh: Separate akhada comes up to cater to eunuchs

 For the first time, a large number of eunuchs are expected to take a holy dip and participate in the rituals of the 2016 Simhastha-Kumbh in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district, where a separate Kinnar (transgender) akhada has come up.

Oct 19, 2015, 17:08 PM IST

Thai junta picks 21-member panel to write new constitution

Thailand's military government appointed a new committee on Monday to write a post-coup constitution after an unpopular earlier draft was rejected last month in a move that has delayed elections until at least 2017.

Oct 05, 2015, 20:54 PM IST

Novak Djokovic thrashes `misfiring` Rafael Nadal in Thailand exhibition match

World number one Novak Djokovic claimed a comfortable straight-set win over out-of-form rival Rafael Nadal at an exhibition match in Bangkok aimed at boosting tourism in Thailand.

Oct 03, 2015, 18:20 PM IST

It's amazing the way he's playing during whole season: Rafael Nadal on Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal heaped praise on longstanding rival Novak Djokovic for playing at a level "difficult to equal" ahead of an exhibition match between the pair in Bangkok.

Oct 01, 2015, 22:38 PM IST

Lawyer for Bangkok bomb accused says client confessed

 The foreigner accused of planting a bomb at a Bangkok shrine has admitted involvement in the deadly attack, his lawyer said Wednesday, reversing earlier denials of a confession.

Sep 30, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Man in Thailand hacks five children to death

A man with a history of mental illness hacked five young children to death and stabbed a pregnant woman in a knife rampage in northern Thailand, police said Monday.

Sep 28, 2015, 15:48 PM IST

Police investigate Bangkok blast suspect's travel papers

 Police were seeking the passport of a Thai woman who was found to have rented a room for the Bangkok shrine blast suspects, the media reported on Monday.

Sep 28, 2015, 14:49 PM IST