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Thailand's coup leaders to hold ousted government to give them "time to think"
Thailand’s fragile democracy has been repeatedly stunted by 19 actual or attempted coups since 1932.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Morning, folks. Here’s everything you need to know on this election count day.
Thai hotel reacts to military coup by extending happy hour
They’re making the best of a bad situation, we suppose.
Travelling to Thailand? Irish citizens advised to 'exercise extreme caution'
The Department of Foreign Affairs said there is a curfew from 10pm to 5am and Irish citizens should take extra care.
Thai army seizes power in military coup
General Prayut Chan-O-Cha made the announcement in a televised address to the nation today.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Morning… Here’s everything you need to know as you kick off Tuesday.
Martial law declared as armed troops take to streets of Thailand
Gun-wielding soldiers and army vehicles have been seen in the heart of the capital’s retail and hotel district.
Everyone has completely fallen in love with Channel 4's Irish 'Supervet'
He loves animals. We love animals. We love him.
Boxer 'Bigshotcamp' falls over ropes on ring entrance, gets knocked out soon after
We are urging the boxing authorities to give the 36-year-old from Thailand a world title shot.
A bomb from World War II exploded in Thailand today
Workers at a Bangkok scrap facility believed the device had been made safe.
Terrorism looking less likely as mystery of plane disappearance deepens
The announcement form the internationl police force comes as searches have completely shifted their focus to opposite Malaysian coast.
'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.
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