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Rugby: Traditional tours could revive midweek games

Thailand: Confounded in sweltering Bangkok

At Lumphini Park, the lungs of the city, the early morning tai-chi sessions are coming to a graceful conclusion...

Mfat declares Bangkok area of 'extreme risk'

World shares slip on oil price drop

Kiwi confirmed injured in Bangkok riots

Kiwi visitors in Bangkok have yet to contact authorities or fly out early despite escalating violence and reports of one Kiwi being injured.

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Cricket: Three last over 6s lift Aussie

Indian census puts caste issue in spotlight

The decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.