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Most northern people affected by smog: Nida Poll
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/04/2019
» Most people in northern Thailand have been affected by the thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of their provinces, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
New Year road deaths up by 9.5%
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/01/2019
» The road death toll during the New Year holidays rose by 9.5% from last year to 463, even as the numbers of accidents and injuries fell.
Indonesia mourns as tsunami death toll climbs
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/10/2018
» PALU, Indonesia: The toll from an earthquake and tsunami soared to 832 confirmed dead on Sunday, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers grappled to get aid to outlying communities cut off from communications and help.
'Benz Racing' jailed for eight years for money-laundering
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/09/2018
» The Criminal Court on Friday sentenced Akarakit "Benz Racing" Worarojcharoendet to eight years in prison for drug-related money-laundering, and two associates to 24 years for trafficking and money-laundering.
Three-year old dies, forgotten in school van
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/08/2018
» A three-year-old kindergartener died after she was left behind in a hot school van in Pattani, police said on Thursday after arresting the driver.
Taxi rate hike could lower refusal rate, TDRI argues
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/06/2018
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has suggested a new 50-satang-per-minute taxi fare hike to increase the income of drivers and reduce the likelihood of them refusing passengers.
Householder rage
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/02/2018
» Two women who used an axe and metal rod to smash up a parked pickup truck that was blocking their driveway in Prawet district of Bangkok are facing charges of property damage and intimidating the owner.
More Xaysana drug ring assets seized
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/02/2018
» Police arrested two men in Bangkok on Monday morning and seized luxury vehicles worth about 20 million baht allegedly linked to Lao drug kingpin Xaysana Keopimpha.