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Thousands line up for tests amid Thailand virus outbreak

SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand (AP) — Thousands of people lined up for coronavirus tests in a province near Bangkok on Sunday, as Thai authorities scrambled to contain an outbreak of the virus that has infected nearly 700 people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thai king leads thousands to remember late father's birthday

BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of yellow-clad supporters greeted Thailand’s king on Saturday as he led a birthday commemoration for his revered late father, the latest in a series of public appearances at a time of unprecedented challenge to the monarchy from student-led protesters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Some Thai students choose protest option at graduation

BANGKOK (AP) — For a second straight day Saturday, many university students in Bangkok boycotted a graduation ceremony attended by Thailand's king and queen, as part of an unprecedented push for reform of the monarchy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Thai parliament opens special session over protest tensions

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Parliament began a special session Monday that was called to address tensions as pro-democracy protests draw students and other demonstrators into the streets almost daily demanding the prime minister's resignation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rally outside Thai prison demands release of protesters

BANGKOK (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand resumed their activities Friday after a one-day break, turning their attention to fellow demonstrators who remain jailed after their arrest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thailand admits foreign tourists for first time in 7 months

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned almost seven months ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thailand admits foreign tourists for first time in 7 months

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned almost seven months ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thailand admits foreign tourists for first time in 7 months

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned almost seven months ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thailand admits foreign tourists for first time in 7 months

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned almost seven months ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thailand admits first first foreign tourists in 7 months

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned from entry almost seven months ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Protesters in Thailand carry on despite police warning

BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of mainly young Thais were back on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday for a fifth straight day of protests demanding sweeping political change, with demonstrations also taking place at several other locations around the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings

BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of mainly young Thais were back on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday for a fifth straight day of protests demanding sweeping political change, with demonstrations also taking place at several other locations around the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Transit shutdowns fail to deter Thai pro-democracy protests

BANGKOK (AP) — Pro-democracy activists in Thailand staged a fourth straight day of high-profile protests in the capital on Saturday, thwarting efforts by the authorities to stop them, including a shutdown of the city's mass transit systems.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thai police crack down on protesters, PM refuses to resign

BANGKOK (AP) — Riot police in Thailand cracked down on thousands of student-led protesters who rallied Friday in the capital in defiance of a strict state of emergency, while the prime minister rejected calls for his resignation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thai police crack down on protesters, PM refuses to resign

BANGKOK (AP) — Riot police in Thailand cracked down on thousands of student-led protesters who rallied Friday in the capital in defiance of a strict state of emergency, while the prime minister rejected calls for his resignation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

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