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The Karen National Union, local PDF groups, and other Karenni organizations seize the town of Myawaddy, Kayin State, from the Tatmadaw after three days of fighting. Junta planes subsequently bomb the town, causing more than 1,000 locals to flee into neighbouring Thailand. 2024-04-11
Thailand postpones the public vaccination of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet using the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of side-effects in some vaccinated people. 2021-03-12
An overnight fire at Pitakiatwittaya Christian elementary school's dormitory in the northern Chiang Rai Province in Thailand kills 18 girls between the ages of 5 and 12. The other 20 girls sleeping in the dorm are rescued, though five are injured. 2016-05-23
Thailand reissues a passport for Thaksin Shinawatra, saying he is no longer a "threat". 2011-12-16
Flooding in Thailand reaches the residence of the Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in Bangkok, forcing her to withdraw from the Hawaii APEC summit to deal with the crisis. 2011-11-8
Toyota extends production cuts in Japan and Thailand due to parts shortages caused by the 2011 Thailand floods. 2011-11-4
Tens of thousands of people attempt to flee the Thai capital Bangkok as floodwaters rise. 2011-10-27
Floodwaters continue to rise on the outskirts of the Thai capital Bangkok, with floodwaters having reached Don Mueang International Airport, leading to the cancellation of many flights. 2011-10-25
The Governor of Bangkok, Sukhumbhand Paribatra, appeals for 1.2 million sandbags to protect the Thai capital from encroaching floods, which have killed over 300 people nationwide since July. 2011-10-18
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says his government is preparing to take back Bangkok and end the seven-week-long protests. 2010-05-2