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Thailand

Buriram United end Kashima's perfect start to Asian Champions League

China seeks extradition of five Uyghurs from Thailand

China seeks arrest of five Uighurs held in Thailand: Bangkok

The five were jailed for trying to escape immigration detention in 2020. Of that group, the two pardoned remain in custody awaiting deportation, a rights campaigner and an official told AFP last week.
The five were jailed for trying to escape immigration detention in 2020. Of that group, the two pardoned remain in custody awaiting deportation, a rights campaigner and an official told AFP last week.

Thailand reports 470 mpox cases, 3 deaths in first 10 months of 2026

Early signs commonly include fever, headaches, back pain, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes.
Early signs commonly include fever, headaches, back pain, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes.

Late Yamakawa header earns Kobe victory in Asian Champions League

Thailand’s Chiang Mai airport to cut flight operating hours for lantern festival in late November

More than 200,000 sky lanterns and smoke lanterns are expected to be released within the airport’s aviation safety zone.
More than 200,000 sky lanterns and smoke lanterns are expected to be released within the airport’s aviation safety zone.

China foreign minister meets Southeast Asian officials amid relations push

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers the speech during the opening ceremony for the inaugural Global Governance Forum in Xiongan New Area, Hebei province, China, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers the speech during the opening ceremony for the inaugural Global Governance Forum in Xiongan New Area, Hebei province, China, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Pagoda spire at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Chiang Mai collapses

The pagoda sustained catastrophic damage to its top portion, leaving bricks, mortar, and concrete debris scattered across the surrounding plaza.
The pagoda sustained catastrophic damage to its top portion, leaving bricks, mortar, and concrete debris scattered across the surrounding plaza.

Thai teen golfer dies after lightning strike during youth tournament

The girl was a provincial-level golfer who won awards at several competitions, according to her grandmother.
The girl was a provincial-level golfer who won awards at several competitions, according to her grandmother.

Thai Customs seize over 3,000 vapes and Kpods worth $113,500

Authorities believe the seizure prevented the products from being distributed among young people in the provinces.
Authorities believe the seizure prevented the products from being distributed among young people in the provinces.

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