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'Two weeks later they came back and they shot me and left me to die'
“Women suffer a lot here. But we are strong. We have to feed our children by ourselves. We have to survive,” says on widowed woman in Thailand.
Fears of further political violence mount after two die in Bangkok grenade attack
It comes a day after dozens were injured in an attack at an anti-government rally.
Irish army, take note...
This is my rifle, this is my gun…
State of emergency declared in Bangkok as protests continue
As many as 5,000 protestors were gathered across five really points this morning.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning! Here are nine things you need to know as you start your day…
Dozens wounded in explosion at Bangkok protest march
The anti-government movement said the explosion happened shortly before rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban was due to pass by.
PHOTOS: Tens of thousands of protesters attempt to 'shut down' Bangkok
The demonstrators want Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign to make way for an unelected “people’s council” that would oversee reforms.
Thai anti-government protesters sweep streets ahead of king's birthday
Both protesters and security forces are observing a temporary truce to mark the birthday of the country’s revered king.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning. Here’s all you need to know as you start this Tuesday morning.
Four killed, dozens injured as anti-government protests continue in Bangkok
Today, police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters attempting to storm government buildings and overthrow Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Thai protesters storm army HQ and ruling party offices
Key government buildings have been targeted in the largest demonstrations since 2010′s mass rallies.
Baby elephants play with footballs at Thai conservation centre
Their footwork is quite impressive.
Rihanna went to a sex show in Thailand, sex show owner is arrested
“Only in #Thailand,” the popstar tweeted last month while watching a woman perform.
Rihanna's Instagram photos used as evidence in Thailand
The singer posed with an endangered animal.
Thai students given blinkers to stop cheating
The university gave the students headgear consisting of two A4 sheets of paper attached to a headband.
Bus and truck collide on busy Thai highway, killing 19
A cement truck travelling on the wrong side of the road hit a double-decker bus in central Thailand.
Irishman passes away weeks after serious fall in Thailand
The 32-year-old had been in a coma for almost five weeks and was flown back to Ireland last Thursday.
Irishman in a coma flown home a month after serious fall in Thailand
Robbie Robinson’s accident has racked up a medical bill of over €90,000, which family and friends are fundraising to cover.
Thai university apologizes for putting Hitler and Superman on banner
The banner was congratulating graduating students.
David Moyes gets first taste of the United mayhem as squad mobbed in Bangkok
It wasn’t like this at Everton.
A daily tablet can protect those who inject drugs from HIV
Globally, one in 10 new HIV infections are thought to be caused by injecting drug use.
Thailand's premier sues cartoonist over 'prostitute' Facebook post
Yingluck Shinawatra is suing a cartoonist who posted a photo to Facebook along with a caption condemning her.
The Evening Fix...now with added dopes and stolen jokes
Things we learned, loved and shared today…
58-hour smooch sets record for world's longest kiss
The contestants had to go to the bathroom together on a specially-made loo.
Hula hooping to a new world record
About 4,500 people in Thailand broke the Guinness World Record for most people dancing with hula hoops earlier today. Here are the pics.
Column: What I’ll miss most about an Irish Christmas
The 12 pubs, the annual soap catch-up and the post-dinner snooze – Simon Growney will be thinking longingly of them in Thailand.
Darren Clarke wrestling with swing changes
The Northern Irishman says he is “starting to feel a lot better” about his game.
Charl Schwartzel closes in on first title in 20 months
The South African leads the Thailand Golf Championship by five strokes.
Coffee picked from elephant dung costs €40 a cup
The coffee, produced in Thailand, is said to be among the most expensive in the world.
Thai police capture serial underwear thief
It’s the second time the man has been found hoarding thousands of women’s undergarments this year.
Activists slam Myanmar amnesty ahead of Obama visit
Officials said 452 prisoners would walk free, but most or all of them appeared to be ordinary criminals rather than political prisoners.
Storm halts Singapore Open as Rory McIlroy's round cut short
World number one Rory McIlroy had just birdied his ninth and 10th holes to be level par for the tournament.
Thai man nabbed with 16 tiger cubs in truck
He will now face charges of trafficking endangered species.
Column: I want my son to feel at home in Ireland, too
Raising a child between two cultures is never easy – especially when you’re halfway round the world, writes Paul Garrigan.
Red Bull heir in suspected hit and run
Vorayuth Yoovidhya, grandson of energy drink creator, is released on bail after his Ferrari struck and killed a policeman.
Thailand clarifies position on English language teachers from Ireland
The Teachers’ Council of Thailand has clarified that Irish citizens are not required to prove their proficiency in English through testing before being allowed to teach in the country.
Irish citizens not recognised as 'native' English speakers in Thailand
Citizens from the Republic will have to take a test to prove they can speak English in order to teach the language in Thailand.
Thai man imprisoned over anti-royal family texts dies in prison
The 62-year-old grandfather, who was suffering from cancer, was handed a 20-year sentence for ‘insulting the morachy’ via text message.
Tsunami warnings lifted after two earthquakes off Indonesian coast
The earthquake was measured initially as 8.9 magnitude but has since been revised downwards to 8.6 as tsunami warnings were issued in over a dozen countries. Some have since been lifted.
Billionaire inventor of Red Bull dies aged 80
Chaleo Yoovidhya was ranked as the 205th richest person in the world with an estimated fortune of €3.7 billion.
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