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Korat Ranked Top in Songkran Road Fatalities

BANGKOK — Road accidents throughout five days of the Songkran holiday claimed 283 lives this year, with Korat having the highest number of fatalities, the government disaster agency announced Saturday.

New Driver Training Requirements Shelved

BANGKOK — Plans to require 15 hours of training for new drivers to get their licenses were withdrawn Wednesday by the government, which said the new regulations needed careful review.
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Irish Teacher Assaulted, Robbed by Pattaya Van Driver: Police

CHONBURI — Police said they are looking for a van driver accused of assaulting and robbing a foreign passenger Tuesday in Chonburi province.

Making a Foray Into Next-Generation Transportation

Thailand’s vision for its automotive industry extends beyond EVs to include the four major trends of cutting-edge transportation. With a commitment to vehicles that...

Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai Indefinitely Suspend Flights to Qatar

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai's budget carrier FlyDubai says it has canceled its flights to Qatar amid a diplomatic dispute between it and other Arab countries.

Bidding for Lucky License Plates Fetches 7 Million Baht

SISAKET — Authorities on Saturday raised millions of baht on the first day of bidding at an ongoing auction for auspicious vehicle license plate numbers and initials.

Here’s Why Fewer Will Die on Thai Roads if Vans Replaced

BANGKOK — When the New Year’s holiday ended in tragedy for the families of 25 people killed in a flaming wreck in Chonburi, the...

Suvarnabhumi to Upgrade Security After K-Fan Breach

BANGKOK — Suvarnabhumi International Airport said Wednesday it will spend 20 million baht to step up security after two obsessive fans of a Korean film star impersonated customs employees to sneak into sensitive areas.

Airport Bus Goes Up in Flames in Highway

BANGKOK — A bus heading into Suvarnabhumi Airport was destroyed after it burst into flames Monday morning.

City Hall to Announce Fate of BRT Bus on Monday

BANGKOK — An overwhelming number of people favored keeping Bangkok’s rapid bus transit system in a recent poll publicized by City Hall on Thursday.

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