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Anthrax death toll stays at 1 but 98 others still at risk in Thailand’s Northeast
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2025
» There have been three cases of anthrax in a northeastern province bordering Laos, according to health authorities. One of them died while 98 people remain under surveillance for the disease.
Songkran road accidents claim 253 lives
News, Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2025
» The “seven dangerous days” of travelling on the road for this year’s Songkran holidays ended on Thursday, with the accumulated death toll reaching 253, a 12% decline from the same period last year.
Songkran road toll 171, mainly from speeding and drink-driving
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2025
» Traffic accidents killed 171 people and injured 1,208 others during the first five days of the Songkran holiday, as of Tuesday night.
Songkran road toll 171, mainly on speeding and drink-driving
Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2025
» Traffic accidents killed 171 people and injured 1,208 others during the first five days of the Songkran holiday, as of Tuesday night.
SAO victim compensation payments begin
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2025
» The Interior Ministry will begin distributing compensation of 100,000 baht per victim to families affected by the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building. The first round of disbursements is on Friday.
Accidents, death toll down on Songkran holiday drives
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2025
» An additional 39 deaths and 299 injuries from 296 accidents were recorded on Sunday, but all numbers were lower than last year as the count entered the third day of the new year break.
State Audit Office to give update after festival
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» The State Audit Office (SAO) will hold a press conference after Songkran to provide a detailed explanation about the collapse of its new headquarters in Chatuchak district following the earthquake that originated in Myanmar on March 28.
Safety drive doesn't deliver
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2025
» As Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, approaches, the government is again launching its road safety campaign "Ten Dangerous Days", which starts tomorrow in a bid to reduce traffic accidents and casualties.
Hope for miracles at SAO site
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 06/04/2025
» A tragic event unfolded in the heart of Bangkok, where a powerful earthquake caused the collapse of the State Audit Office's building on March 28. Among the survivors is 30-year-old Phiraphon Mowiang, an electrician from Khon Kaen, who narrowly escaped death.
Massive quake is latest blow to Thai tourism hit by safety woes
Published on 30/03/2025
» The deadly Myanmar earthquake is set to hurt foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand in the coming weeks, the latest blow to an industry already reeling from dwindling Chinese visitors worried about travel safety.