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A steel slab covering a large hole on Sukhumvit Road collapsed under the weight of a truck in Bangkok on Wednesday, causing traffic congestion.

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Jail for police who extorted Taiwanese actress

The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Wednesday sentenced four Bangkok policemen each to five years in jail for extorting 27,000 baht from a Taiwanese actress and her friends early this year.

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Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin

The "Safety Phuket Island Sandbox" will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Phuket as part of a Public Health Ministry scheme to promote health and safety for tourists.

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Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday that nightspots in the four areas where opening hours will be extended will be able to serve alcohol until 4am.

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Van driver denies rape allegations

A van driver accused of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl surrendered to the police on Monday, saying he was innocent.

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Chiang Mai seeks solution to smog

As the smog season draws nearer, Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the government to speed up the passage of the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector.

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Minimum wage to rise next month

The minimum daily wage will be raised by the end of next month, but the new rate won’t reach the 400 baht promised by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin previously, Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Monday.

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Woman found dead on road

Police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old woman whose body was found on a road in Chachoengsao early on Monday morning.

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S Korea says it regrets refusing Thai visitors

The South Korean Foreign Affairs Ministry says it regrets that its immigration officials have earned a reputation for refusing entry to Thai tourists, according to the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry.

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Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.

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BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.

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Hacker of 100 govt sites caught in Chiang Rai

A hacker accused of breaking into at least 100 government websites has been arrested in the border district of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai, police said on Thursday.

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Foreign tourist arrivals reach 22 million

Thailand welcomed more than 22 million foreign tourists over the past 10 months, with the government’s visa-free policy helping boost arrivals, said government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.

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TEST YOURSELF: Land of natural wonders

A trip to Satun reveals a geopark with ancient fossils, cultural heritage and beautiful sunsets.

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Referee suspended for using racial slur

The Football Association of Thailand has suspended referee Somsak Poosomnuek for using a racist insult to Thai-Ghananian player Abdulkordiri Hamid during a third division game, the FAT said on Wednesday.

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Chiang Mai pub raid finds 242 underage customers

Five senior Chiang Mai police officers recently reinstated after being transferred to inactive posts over an illegal casino have again been suspended, following a raid on a pub.

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US citizen found dead in Phuket

A Costa Rican-American man was found dead in his room with stab wounds at a hotel in Phuket on Monday, according to local police.

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Thais face South Korea entry issues

The government will look into the controversial issue of Thai nationals consistently being deported by South Korean immigration, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.

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Asteroid dust caused 15-year winter that killed dinosaurs

Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid bigger than Mount Everest smashed into Earth, killing off three quarters of all life on the planet -- including the dinosaurs.

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Chiang Mai airport's new hours met with protests

Residents are protesting a plan to extend Chiang Mai International Airport's operating hours, saying many have yet to be compensated for damage caused by flights taking off and landing at the airport over the past five years.

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Bars to open until 4am in tourist areas from New Year

Entertainment venues will be allowed to stay open until 4am in tourist provinces from this New Year festival onward, to help the economy, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

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Wild Boars captain 'took his own life'

The captain of the young "Wild Boars" football team that was rescued from a flooded cave in Chiang Rai in 2018 took his own life while at a school in England, a UK coroner's inquest has concluded.

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Winter to be 2 weeks late and less cold than usual

The Meteorological Department will announce the start of winter early next week, about two weeks later than usual, as cool winds remain weak and temperatures are expected to be warmer than usual throughout the season.

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Three killed after jet ski rams longtail boat

Three people on board a longtail boat were killed when a speeding jet ski rammed into their vessel in a canal in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan on Saturday.

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Russian, Indian nationals held in Phuket raid

A Russian and two Indian nationals were arrested and charged for overstaying their visas during a police raid on a villa in Bang Thao beach area of Phuket's Thalang district on Thursday.

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