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Splash On! Songkran to Go Off Wild as Ever

BANGKOK — The Thai New Year festival, or Songkran, will be as fun as ever despite the ongoing mourning period for His Majesty the Late King, a top tourism official said Friday.

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Redshirt Firebrand ‘Ko Tee’ Says He’s Fled Laos

BANGKOK — A fugitive Redshirt activist wanted for allegedly insulting the monarchy and accused of plotting the assassination of junta leadership said Sunday that he’s no longer residing in Laos as...

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Doctor Who Admits to Assaulting Nurse Transferred to Another Hospital

LAMPANG — A doctor who police in northern Thailand said Monday has confessed to sexually assaulting a nurse in the workplace is still working at another hospital.

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Cops Say No Cause to Arrest Red Bull Heir Living Openly in Bangkok

BANGKOK — The wealthy Red Bull scion accused of killing a policeman in a hit-and-run incident nearly five years ago is scheduled to meet with prosecutors again on Thursday, but police said there’s...

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Media Groups Criticize Shutdown of Voice TV in Rare Show of Solidarity

BANGKOK — Two media associations on Tuesday called upon state broadcast regulators to reconsider the week-long blackout of a television station for its criticism toward the military government.

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Lower Blood Alcohol Limits for Young Drivers Hailed by Road Safety Advocates

BANGKOK — Lowering the permitted blood alcohol limit in young drivers will help prevent accidents, a road safety organization said Wednesday of the cabinet’s endorsement to changing the law.

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Blackout Plunges the North Into an Hour of Chaos

CHIANG RAI — Just when the northern region was enduring a wave of summer heat, a massive electrical failure occurred Tuesday morning, affecting four provinces including Thailand’s second largest city.

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Suspect Says Murder at Lumpinee Stadium Was Revenge Gone Wrong (Video)

BANGKOK — Jirapan Koisap said he only meant to vent his anger at a Muay Thai referee he blamed for a 20,000 baht gambling loss.

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Okay For Red Bull ‘Boss’ Not to Appear, Prosecutors Say

BANGKOK — When someone stepped up to explain why a scion of a billionaire family was justified in consistently refusing to meet with authorities over his deadly car crash in 2012, it was neither his...

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Irishman ‘Critically Wounded’ in BKK Airport Plunge

BANGKOK — An Irish tourist was critically injured Thursday morning after falling from the fourth floor at Suvarnabhumi Airport, police said, describing the plunge as intentional.

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Planned Parenthood Opens Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Bangkok

BANGKOK — International women’s health organization Planned Parenthood has established Thailand as the base for its efforts in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Drunk American Arrested in Prachuap With ‘Gun Necklace’

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — An American national was under arrest Friday for carrying a firearm, which he claimed was merely a fashion accessory, police said.

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Army Plays Down Risks After Another Draftee Dies

BANGKOK — Those conscripted for this year’s draft season need not to worry about the news of a recruit being beaten to death by fellow soldiers, an army spokesman said Monday.

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New Charter to be Promulgated on Thursday

BANGKOK — His Majesty the King is set to formally enact the new constitution on Thursday, which also marks the anniversary of his dynasty’s reign over Thailand.

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Attacks Mar Deep South ‘Safety Zone’ Discussions

BANGKOK — Recent attacks by suspected separatists in the south left one policeman dead and more than a dozen injured even as government and rebel reps meet for another round of peace talks.

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Perpetrators in Fatal Beating of Soldier Not Yet Named

BANGKOK — Military and police officials said justice would be served for a young recruit who was reportedly beaten to death in an army prison over the weekend, yet as of Tuesday not a single...

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‘Manic Auntie’ Cab Driver Surrenders to Police

BANGKOK — A cabbie who rose to fame on social media late last month for her erratic behavior and a history of alleged crimes against passengers turned herself in Wednesday. Pusadee Anchanphati, 47,...

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Starting Now, You Can’t Ride in Back of a Truck (So Say the Police)

BANGKOK — Wednesday marked the first day two road safety measures came into effect – all passengers traveling in vehicles with seatbelts must wear them, and passengers will no longer be allowed to...

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Wave of Attacks Hits Deep South on Charter Day, Killing 2

PATTANI — Two paramilitary rangers died in the southern border provinces Thursday night in a string of attacks that included bombs, shootings and an assault on the power grid.

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New Charter Spells Out Late 2018 Election, But No One’s Certain

BANGKOK — Thailand must have a general election 19 months from now, or late next year, according to the timeframe set forth in the newly enacted constitution. Yet as of Friday, no official would...

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