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World Chefs: From food cart to restaurant empire for Thai 'Chef Ian'

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Ian Kittichai has come a long way from his humble roots pushing a food cart through his Bangkok neighborhood and now commands a vast restaurant empire stretching from New York to Mumbai.Full story

The ASEAN bid: policy risk to the fore

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Investors are becoming increasingly picky about which bonds and stocks they buy in Southeast Asia's fast-growing economies as the risk of policy bungling makes them more discerning. Full story

Celebrity panda at center of Thai-China deal

Thailand's celebrity baby panda Lin Ping is almost 4 years old now. It's time to move to China, find a mate and have cubs. Full story

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Killings won't derail Thai south peace talks: security chief

Thai security chief dismisses southern rebels' demands

Thai rebels press for independence, set to scupper peace talks

Thai censors overturn ban on film about border row

Thailand bans film about Thai-Cambodian border row

Thai retail giant in $6.6 billion takeover offer

Thai tycoon adds to record debt pile with $6.6 billion Siam Makro offer

Booming Thai banks wary of credit bubble

Thai stocks worth a look, but be cautious

ING targets May launch of $1.2 billion Thai bank stake sale: sources

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  Thai workers become human-powered piledriver

Video of a human-powered pile driver is going viral on YouTube. It shows workers in Thailand providing their own rhythmic beat as they use their bodies to drive piles for a building foundation deep into the ground.

  'King of Pop' inspires dancing traffic cop

A construction worker in Thailand volunteers to direct traffic and uses Michael Jackson's moves to keep the intersection clear. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Thailand holds national day for elephants

Elephants in Thailand were treated to fruits and vegetables on a national day aimed at raising awareness for the animal. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Koala cub debuts at zoo in Thailand

A baby koala at a zoo in Thailand has emerged from his mother's pouch after about seven months. TODAY.com's Alex Witt reports.

  Nearly 2 million meth pills seized in Thailand

Thai police have seized nearly two million methamphetamine pills from smugglers in one of this year's largest drug busts. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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