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BANGKOK — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement clarifying that, despite a number of media reports, the republic of Somalia does not in fact have a Crown Prince.

BANGKOK — Hundreds of anti-government protesters are demonstrating outside the hotel where representatives of various political parties are meeting for a talk on Thailand's future election.

SARABURI—Disciples of a prominent Buddhist monk in Saraburi have honoured his passing by interring his body in a gilded coffin.

ANG THONG — A group of musicians performed a festive traditional dance and music show at the funeral of their band founder in Ang Thong province yesterday, honouring the man's dying wish.

BANGKOK — The number of foreigners flocking to Bangkok for the Thai New Year is down from last year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

(15 April) Commuters are heading back to Bangkok on the last day of Songkran holiday season, while the total road accident fatalities throughout the festive week currently stand at 204.

(10 April) Officials have warned motorists to take extra care on the roads as the Thai traditional New Year festival kicks off on Saturday.

(9 April) The mysterious individual who accused famous The Nation journalist and executive of engaging in extra-marital affairs with her has agreed to submit further evidence to the news agency.

(7 April) Two celebrity actors, Nadech Kugimiya and Mario Maurer, have been spared from the annual mandatory military service.

(4 April) Many Netizens call it heartwarming, but the TV commercial released by a prominent insurance company has been branded as supportive of human trafficking by a children welfare foundation.