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174 die, 1,728 hurt on roads in first 3 days of Songkran
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/04/2019
» The first three days of the danger-prone Songkran travel week saw 1,665 traffic accidents, with 174 deaths and 1,728 people injured -- a significant drop from last year's road toll and lower than Thailand's average number of road deaths throughout the year, according to World Health Organization figures.
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PM Prayut calls for unity to 'keep peace'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/04/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for national unity in a Songkran message, saying that it is important to work together to maintain peace and steer the country toward democracy.
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Speeding, drunk drivers face murder rap over Songkhran
Published on 05/04/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon says he has ordered police to charge speeding and drunk motorists who cause fatal accidents during the Songkran holiday with murder.
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Thai kids return as world hip hop champions
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/08/2018
» SAMUT PRAKAN: Five boys from Buri Ram province were warmly welcomed at Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday when they returned home after winning the junior title at World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2018 in the United States.
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Songkran death toll hits new high at 418
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2018
» The accumulated road death toll during the "seven dangerous days" of Songkran jumped to 418 this year, up about 7% on last year - the previous highest number.
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Traffic snarls likely as revellers return
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/04/2018
» Traffic congestion is expected to return to Bangkok's main roads on Monday as revellers return to the capital following the Songkran holidays.
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Storms predicted for Songkran after-party
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/04/2018
» Most of Thailand, including Bangkok, will be hit by powerful tropical storms this week, as the Songkran festivities wind down.
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Traffic crawls on roads to Northeast and South
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 11/04/2018
» Traffic jams have been reported on several main roads in Nakhon Ratchasima, the gateway to the Northeast, and nearby areas on Wednesday as people head home ahead of the Songkran festivities.
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Fried frogs bring high profits
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2018
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Summer thunderstorms have brought the annual flood of frogs known as ueng ang phu khao to many areas of the Northeast - where they end up on roadside stalls as tasty snacks for Songkran travellers.
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Seven dangerous days over
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/01/2018
» The holiday season road death toll rose to 423 on Wednesday, the final day of the "seven dangerous days" of New Year travel, with Nakhon Ratchasima the province with the most deaths.
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