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Latest News From Buriram.
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Thailand Mourns Bhumibol Adulyadej, The People’s King
Thailand is in a state of mourning following the death earlier today of His Majesty King Bhumibol, the world’s longest reigning monarch. Grave concerns about his health emerged at the weekend, but despite the efforts of his doctors, the King’s condition remained critical. He finally succumbed to multiple organ failure , leaving a nation with…
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Authorities Hunting The Perpetrators Of False Statement Regarding King’s Health
Security and stock exchange officials have been ordered to find the people who generated rumours about His Majesty the King’s health that caused share prices to fall dramatically. The instructions were issued by the deputy prime ministers who manage economic affairs and security. The rumours caused a steep fall in the SET index on Wednesday.…
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Expert Warns “Brain Opening” Neck Massage Can Kill !!
An expert in Thai massage has warned that the “brain massage” neck compression technique, shown in a video clip that went viral, during which the patient fainted, is illegal and can cause sudden death. The technique has been advertized as being able to “open the mind.” A specialist in Thai massage for over 30 years,…
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Bangkok On Bomb-Alert Following Credible Tip-Off
Security in Bangkok and nearby provinces is being increased following a tip-off about possible car bomb attacks later this month, according to a senior police official. The deputy national police chief confirmed that police had received intel regarding possible attacks in three locations during Oct 25-30 in the capital and nearby provinces. The dates follow…
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Drink-Driving Comes Under The Spotlight Again
Following our report that the government is considering charging passengers in vehicles with someone who is driving under the influence of alcohol, we can reveal that even more tougher measures are being proposed. Anti-drink driving networks are calling for a court to specifically handle cases relating to traffic-law violations. They have also demanded harsher penalties…
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People Pray For The King As Concerns For His Health Are Announced
People throuout the nation have joined in reciting prayers to wish His Majesty the King good health following an announcement from the Royal Household Bureau about his condition in hospital. Royal doctors at the Siriraj Hospital have performed haemodialysis on the King and used drugs to control his blood pressure. The bureau said doctors carried…
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Pickup Truck Hit By Train On Level Crossing-Passengers Survive
A 65-year-old man, his wife and nephew were fortunate to come out alive after he drove his pickup through a guarded railway crossing and was hit by a train early on Sunday morning. The accident happened in Nabon district at 6.30am on the crossing about 300 metres from Nabon station. Rescue workers pulled the driver,…
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Nok Air Boss Hits Back At Recent Criticisms
Nok Air boss Patee Sarasin has responded to recent criticisms regarding delays and safety issues. He is certain that the airline has what it takes to become a profitable, reliable service in the near future. The owner of Thailand’s second-largest budget airline has addressed issues and he is confident it will turn its balance sheet…
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Young Thais Flock To Join “Fight Clubs”
Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, has been regarded as an important martial art in Thailand since ancient times. Despite strict regulation of the sport, videos of Muay Thai street fights have gone viral in recent months, attracting millions of viewers. Muay Thai is controlled by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and matches must be…
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Father And Daughter Detained By Police In Chinese Zero Dollar-Tours Crackdown
Further to our recent article on the Chinese Zero-Dollar tours to Thailand, we can report that two members of the family that ran the country’s biggest zero-dollar tour network have been remanded in custody without bail by the Criminal Court pending further police investigation. Police obtained a Criminal Court order on Thursday to detain Thongchai…