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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 5, 2016
Japan confident of rebounding against Thailand
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic believes his players have the quality and experience to get their World Cup qualification back on track with a win against Group B outsider Thailand at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 5, 2016
Under-17 World Cup-winner Chappuis targeting more surprises with Thailand
Having been a pivotal figure in the Switzerland team that stunned the world in winning the Under-17 World Cup on the country's maiden appearance in the tournament in 2009, Charyl Chappuis is no stranger to surprises.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 5, 2016
Asano blames self for 'ghost goal' against UAE
Stuttgart striker Takuma Asano has bizarrely blamed himself for the goal that never was in Japan's shock 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat against the United Arab Emirates last week.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 4, 2016
Thai coach Kiatisuk expecting Japanese backlash
A wounded animal can be a dangerous beast and Thailand coach Kiatisuk Senamuang is expecting a fierce backlash from Japan when the two teams meet in Bangkok on Tuesday in a final-round Asian qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 3, 2016
Former S-Pulse manager warns Japan needs cautious approach against Thailand
Japan must approach Thailand with caution and be wary of its crafty tactics in Tuesday's Group B match in the final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, says former Shimizu S-Pulse manager Afshin Ghotbi.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2016
U.S. should take in Pakistani Christians
Christians who fled persecution in Pakistan now find themselves trapped in Thailand.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2016
Thai government to resume peace talks with Muslim insurgents
Thailand's military government said on Thursday peace talks with Muslim separatists operating in the far south of the country would resume in Malaysia, but no agreement would be signed unless the insurgents observed a cease-fire.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 31, 2016
Thai military junta playing a dangerous blame game
The junta's effort to blame recent terrorist attacks on its political opponents leaves the country more vulnerable to terrorism.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 27, 2016
Thailand frees prominent activist after eight years behind bars over royal insult
Thailand has freed a political activist after eight years in jail for insulting the country's widely revered monarchy under its draconian royal defamation laws.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 25, 2016
Striker Muto named to Japan squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic recalled Mainz striker Yoshinori Muto on Thursday as he named a 24-man squad for the upcoming Asian final-round World Cup qualifiers against United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 16, 2016
Cellphone find leads Thai cops to seek Malaysia cooperation in fatal resort bombings
Thai police said Monday they have sought Malaysia's cooperation in investigating last week's blasts in southern Thailand that killed four Thais and injured more than 30 people, including foreign tourists.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 15, 2016
Prince Akishino's Thailand visit canceled over safety concerns
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, will not visit Thailand this week as scheduled, the Imperial Household Agency announced Monday in the wake of a series of bomb blasts last week that left more than four people dead and more than 30 injured.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 15, 2016
Thailand detains several people for questioning over deadly blasts
Thailand's army said on Monday it had detained several people for questioning over a wave of deadly bombings in some of the country's best known-beach resorts that killed four people and wounded dozens, including tourists.
EDITORIALS
Aug 10, 2016
A veneer of legitimacy for Thailand
Thailand's new constitution locks in the role of the military as the guiding force in Thai politics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 9, 2016
Thai junta chief Prayuth reiterates election in 2017
Thailand will hold a general election in 2017, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday, seeking to allay concerns his military government might delay plans for a return to democracy, days after the country endorsed a military-backed constitution.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 9, 2016
In Thailand, bruised opposition seeks solace in 2017 vote prospects
In Thailand's rural heartland, supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra say they will focus on winning an election next year, even though they would have to govern on military terms if they did.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 8, 2016
World's 'least miserable' live in Asia, thanks to disinflation
The Land of Smiles really is the happiest place in the world, at least in terms of holding a job and keeping the rising cost of goods in check.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 8, 2016
Most Thais accept junta-drafted constitution, nation's 20th charter since 1932
A large majority of Thais voted in favor of the military-drafted constitution, according to the early results of Sunday's national referendum announced by the Election Commission of Thailand.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 4, 2016
A light on the dark secrets of Thailand's military
One bold woman has thrown the institution into controversy in her pursuit of justice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 4, 2016
As vote looms, Thailand's powerful army aims to preserve role
Thailand votes on Sunday for a new constitution that aims to subdue political parties and give the generals a permanent role in overseeing the country's economic development, senior military officers say.

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