Prison guard gets life for attempted murder as Thai top brass crack down on prison corruption and ill discipline
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James Morris and Son Nguyen
James Morris is a pename for an international writer based in Bangkok who works on various international news media. He is a sub editor with the Thai Examiner news website since it began in 2015. Son Nguyen is an international writer and news commentator specialising in Thai news and current affairs. He commenced working with the Thai Examiner News Desk in May 2018.
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July 13, 2024 - Elderly, retired British couple see dream life turn sour after dangerous spat with Hua Hin neighbours turned violent
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July 10, 2024 - War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering
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