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CHUMPHON — A wildfire has been burning out of control for two days on a limestone mountain in the south of Thailand, one of many fires in a season of record temperatures worsened by severe drought.

BANGKOK — A Mercedes-Benz caused a fatal impact on the highway, and the well-connected millionaire responsible was allowed to leave the scene without a sobriety test. All hell broke loose online, where a skeptical public criticized the police and complained of a two-tier justice system which shields the wealthy.

BANGKOK —While it remains to be seen if the MRT’s new westward extension will actually connect to the existing subway line, it will finally be ready for test runs next month after many delays.

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters

BANGKOK — Thailand's annual plowing ceremony on Monday forecast average rainfall, growth in foreign trade and abundant rice as the country struggles with drought and a shaky economy.

BANGKOK — A brush fire near Rama IX Road sent smoke billowing over Bangkok on Monday afternoon.

BANGKOK — Instead of studying for their entrance exam to medical faculties, three students allegedly paid 800,000 baht for what the rector of Rangsit University described as the most high-tech exam cheating system he’s ever seen.

CHIANG MAI — Officials and volunteers spent nearly 12 hours extinguishing a giant forest fire they believe was sparked by a forager Sunday afternoon in a national park overlooking Chiang Mai city.

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

CHIANG MAI — A large fire broke out Sunday afternoon on Doi Suthep mountain in Chiang Mai province and has been spreading since about 2pm.

BANGKOK — Last week we dispatched political correspondent Pravit Rojanaphruk, a stranger to geek culture, to the Bangkok Comic Con for a proper education on the important things in life.

BANGKOK — Photographers from a scene dedicated to capturing Thailand from the street level will bring their perspectives into the gallery at an exhibition starting tonight.