A woman poses for photographs amidst a lights installation during the Bangkok Illumination show at the Iconsiam shopping mall in Bangkok on November 6, 2022. (Photo by Manan Vatsyayana/AFP Photo)





People release Kratong during Yi Peng (Yee Peng) Festival & Loy Kratong in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai on November 8, 2022. In the north of Thailand, Loy Krathong coincides with the Lanna (northern Thai) festival known as Yi Peng (or Yee Peng) which mean “Full Moon Day”, both celebrations take place at the same time, on the full moon night of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar to Worship and ask for forgiveness to Goddess of water Ganga for polluting rivers and also to worship the Buddha's hair pagoda in the heaven. (Photo by Guillaume Payen/SOPA Images/Rex Features/Shutterstock)





Siamese crocodile is seen at Siracha Moda Farm in Chonburi province, eastern Thailand on November 7, 2022. Crocodile farmers in Thailand are suggesting a novel approach to saving the country’s dwindling number of endangered wild crocodiles. They want to relax regulations on cross-border trade of the reptiles and their parts to boost demand for products made from ones raised in captivity. (Photo by Sakchai Lalit/AP Photo)





A worker checks treated dried skins of Siamese crocodiles at Siracha Moda Farm in Chonburi province, eastern Thailand on November 7, 2022. (Photo by Sakchai Lalit/AP Photo)





A dancer in make up waits to perform at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 November 2022. Thailand will host the summit for economic cooperation, comprising 21 leading member economies to promote free trade in the Asia-Pacific region, from 18 to 19 November 2022. (Photo by Diego Azubel/EPA/EFE)





Police patrol near the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Bangkok, Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day summit in Thailand’s capital on Friday with a crowded backdrop of issues to contend with: the war in Ukraine, great power rivalry in Asia, and the global crises of food and energy shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)





Police officers stand guard near the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, November 15, 2022. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)





Police standing guard as commuters on motorbikes stop at a traffic signal near the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, November 16, 2022. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)





Members of the guard of honour organize the hat of their colleague before a welcoming ceremony for Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Government House in Bangkok on November 16, 2022. (Photo by Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images/Rex Features/Shutterstock)





Demonstrators push against the shields of police officers during a protest against the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center venue, at Asoke Junction, in Bangkok, Thailand on November 17, 2022. (Photo by Jorge Silva/Reuters)





Police officers rest outside a cannabis shop next to the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand on November 17, 2022. (Photo by Jorge Silva/Reuters)





A Thai traditional dancer in costume finishes her lunch at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit, Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)





A demonstrator spray paints shields help up by police officers during a protest against the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center venue, at Asoke Junction, in Bangkok, Thailand on November 17, 2022. (Photo by Jorge Silva/Reuters)





In cloud of pink smoke, police in riot gear remove a protester trying to march to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit venue, Friday, November 18, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Wason Wanichakorn/AP Photo)





Protesters push against riot police during a demonstration nearby the site of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on November 17, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand is hosting the APEC meetings this year, which will culminate in the leaders' meetings which will run from Nov. 17 to 19. (Photo by Louise Delmotte/Getty Images)





Police gesture in respect towards a monk as they block protesters trying to march to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit venue, Friday, November 18, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Wason Wanichakorn/AP Photo)





Police officials stand near a partly damaged car, after a car bomb exploded outside a police accommodation in Narathiwat town, southern Thailand, on November 22, 2022. One person died and more than two dozen were injured in the attack, the provincial governor said. (Photo by Madaree Tholala/AFP Photo)





A worker moves wreckage of a car damaged by an explosion in Narathiwat province, southern Thailand, Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Police in Thailand said Wednesday they were trying to identify their suspect in a bombing of police housing. (Photo by Kriya Tehtan/AP Photo)





Monkeys enjoy fruit during monkey feast festival in Lopburi province, Thailand. Sunday, November 27, 2022. The festival is an annual tradition in Lopburi, which is held as a way to show gratitude to the monkeys for bringing in tourism. (Photo by Chalida EKvitthayavechnukul/AP Photo)





Monkeys enjoy fruit during monkey feast festival in Lopburi province, Thailand. Sunday, November 27, 2022. (Photo by Chalida EKvitthayavechnukul/AP Photo)