Chonburi

Thais Free 1,066 Turtles To Celebrate King’s Birthday

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Hundreds of Thai schoolchildren and naval officers sent 1,066 turtles scuttling into the sea on Wednesday in a ceremony aimed at bringing good fortune to the new King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who turns 65 on Friday. The sea turtles, seen as symbols of longevity, waddled into the waves off Sattahip naval base in Chonburi province. Many … Read more

Thai Junta To Request Extradition of Royal Insult Suspects

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Thailand’s military government said on Tuesday it would ask other countries to extradite people suspected of insulting the nation’s monarchy following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej last week. Thailand has entered a year of mourning and sensitivities are running high following the death of the revered king last week after seven decades on the … Read more