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Thailand's boom: To the northeast, the spoils

UDON THANI, Thailand (Reuters) - Steel girders jut from the low skyline of the Thai city of Udon Thani near the Laos border as workers lay cement for a new shopping mall, one of many illustrating a boom in the Thai economy beyond the bright lights of Bangkok.Full story

Outspoken Thai businessman feared slain by driver

Three men led Thai investigators Wednesday to a mountain grave and what police believe is the body of a businessman and prominent government critic who disappeared a week ago. Full story

Thai Muslims debate their future as peace talks raise hope

PATTANI, Thailand (Reuters) - Huddled in a room on the periphery of a university campus in the southern Thai province of Pattani, Muslim students debate ideas that have long been considered inflammatory or even treasonous. Full story

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  Hundreds of animals found in Thai warehouse

Police in Thailand are investigating the discovery of more than a thousand animals found in a warehouse. Officials believe the animals were being illegally possessed. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  SEC Goes After Thai Trader, Freezes Assets

The SEC alleges a Thailand trader made $3 million in profits ahead of the Smithfiled deal, reports CNBC's Eamon Javers.

  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.

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