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About Bangkok

A lot of first time visitors aren't quite sure what to expect when first arriving in the capital of exotic Thailand, and some may be disappointed by their first impressions on the way into town - endless high rise buildings, busy expressway flyovers and billboards of western companies advertising in English. Yet while Bangkok has undoubtedly embraced westernization and modernization, you only need to look a little under the surface to see that it remains undeniably a Thai place at heart. In between the skyscrapers and sophisticated shopping centers there's still the remarkable Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace (pictured), the Temple of the Dawn and many more. Traditions live on too: don't be surprised, for example, to find a large dedicated spirit house built for good luck alongside almost every major building, or to see files of Buddhist monks making their early morning alms round - and it's surely one of the only major cities in the world where seeing an elephant paraded round the streets hardly even ranks as being unusual.

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Thaksin opponents rally over Cambodia trip (AFP)

AFP - Thousands of demonstrators from Thailand's royalist "Yellow Shirt" movement protested in Bangkok Sunday against a visit to Cambodia by their arch-foe, fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

Thai protesters denounce Thaksin's royal remarks

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of Thais gathered in central Bangkok on Sunday to protest at remarks made about the monarchy by fugitive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Ousted Thai PM rallies supporters to Cambodia (AP)

AP - Thailand said Friday it would not be provoked into violence in its diplomatic tussle with Cambodia over fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, even as the ousted leader taunted the Bangkok government by meeting with political supporters in the neighboring country.

Toppled Thai leader Thaksin welcomed in Cambodia (AP)

AP - Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose political battle against his successors has left his country bitterly divided, received a warm welcome Tuesday in neighboring Cambodia, which shares his disdain for the current government in Bangkok.

Thaksin royal comments fuel Thai-Cambodia furore (AFP)

AFP - Thailand on Monday accused ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra of offending the country's monarchy, stepping up pressure on the fugitive tycoon as he prepares for a provocative trip to neighbouring Cambodia.

Thais to scrap Cambodia oil deal in Thaksin row (AFP)

AFP - Thailand said Friday it would tear up an oil and gas exploration deal with Cambodia, stoking a row over Phnom Penh's naming of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an economics adviser.

Thailand, Cambodia recall envoys over Thaksin spat

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand and Cambodia recalled their ambassadors from each others' countries Thursday, deepening a diplomatic row after Cambodia made fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra an economic adviser.

Myanmar election needs Suu Kyi involvement, U.S. says

BANGKOK (Reuters) - It would be "very hard" for next year's elections in Myanmar to be legitimate without the involvement of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a senior United States official said on Thursday .

Third person charged over Thai king rumours (AFP)

AFP - Thai authorities charged a third person Tuesday with spreading false rumours about the health of the country's revered king, after concerns about his condition sent markets plunging, police said.

Hospitalized Thai king makes appearance on holiday (AP)

AP - Thailand's ailing 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej made a brief public appearance Monday, the second during his six-week hospitalization, easing concerns about his health that have shaken the public and the local stock market.

Recovering Thai king appears in public again

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's 81-year-old king appeared briefly in public on Monday to take part in a traditional ritual in the grounds of the hospital where he has been recovering from illness since mid-September.

Two charged over Thai King health rumours: police (AFP)

AFP - Two people have been charged in Thailand with spreading false information about the health of the king, after rumours last month sent the stock market plunging, police said Monday.