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Emergency officials at the scene of a road accident in Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima on April 13, 2019.

386 Die During ‘7 Dangerous Days’ of Songkran

BANGKOK — Drunk driving overtook speeding as the number one killer on Thai roads this Songkran, though total fatalities saw an 8 percent dip...

HealthMin Defends 80 Kmph Speed Limit on Ambulances

BANGKOK — The Ministry of Public Health on Friday said a speed limit of 80 kmph for ambulances is an appropriate measure to promote safety.

Transgender Woman Fined 2,000 for Racy Songkran Dress

BURIRAM — Police fined a transgender woman on Thursday for wearing a see-through dress and inviting her online followers for sex during the Songkran holidays.

British Tourist Raped on Phi Phi Island, Police Say

KRABI — A man is under arrest on suspicion of sexually assaulting a British tourist on the popular Phi Phi Don island, police said today.

Missing Thai Teen Found Dead in Tokyo

BANGKOK — A 14-year-old Thai boy was found dead in Tokyo hours after his family reported him missing while on holiday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.

Ubon Cops Arrest Alleged Songkran Perv

UBON RATCHATHANI — A man was arrested in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani for allegedly assaulting a Songkran reveler, police said Monday.

No Charges Filed Over Zipline Fall That Killed Canadian: Police

CHIANG MAI — Police on Sunday said charges have yet to be filed in the ongoing investigation into the death of a Canadian tourist who fell from a zipline in Chiang Mai.
Rescue workers move the body of a Canadian tourist who died Saturday after falling from a zipline in Chiang Mai province.

Canadian Dies After Falling From Zipline in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI — A Canadian tourist died Saturday after falling from a zipline in the northern province of Chiang Mai.
Firefighters combat a huge fire Friday night near Phuket’s Patong beach.

Patong Beach Shops Engulfed in Fast-Moving Electrical Fire

PHUKET — An explosion near a popular Phuket beach ignited a huge fire last night that caused 60 million baht in damages.
Police and rescue workers stand at the scene of car crash Thursday night that killed a policeman and his wife in Bangkok.

Drunk Driving Businessman Who Killed Cop Gets Murder Charge

BANGKOK — A businessman was charged with murder and drink driving on Friday for a car crash in western Bangkok that killed a police officer and his wife.

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