Warning system still robust, 20 years after tsunami
Phuket is gearing up for a major event this Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that claimed more than 5,000 lives and injured 8,000 others in Thailand.
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Govt steps up road safety blitz
The government on Sunday kicked off a new road safety campaign aimed at improving the safety of New Year travel, as the Royal Thai Police (RTP) ramped up operations against drunk driving in particular.
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Eighteen traffic police officers suspended for taking bribes
Eighteen traffic police in Udon Thani have been suspended from duty pending an investigation over traffic ticket bribes.
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Spain envoy talks up navy ship building deal
The Spanish chargé d'affaires discussed with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) frigate construction in Thailand.
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Foreign patients along Thai border saga 'overblown'
Reports of an unusual spike in the number of patients from neighbouring countries seeking treatment at hospitals along the border have raised concerns about the ability of the nation's public healthcare system to handle the increased burden.
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Pattaya visitor swallowed traffic ticket
PATTAYA: A visitor was detained after swallowing a traffic ticket when police stopped his motorcycle Saturday evening.
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