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Democrat Party Deputy Spokesman Points to Safety System Failures in Train-Bus Collision, Proposes Three Urgent Solutions
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Democrat Party Deputy Spokesman Points to Safety System Failures in Train-Bus Collision, Proposes Three Urgent Solutions

A Democrat Party deputy spokesman says the Makkasan train-bus collision resulted from multiple safety system failures, not individual negligence, and proposes three urgent solutions including traffic-signal interlocking, completing a missin

Shocking Discovery: Woman Found Dead in Vehicle with Fluid Leaking Underneath
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Shocking Discovery: Woman Found Dead in Vehicle with Fluid Leaking Underneath

A decomposed body was discovered in a parked Bangkok-registered vehicle in Nonthaburi Province after a foul odor and leaking fluid alarmed a building caretaker; police suspect the 37-year-old woman died by suicide inside the car.

Construction worker pickup driver recounts harrowing moments parked beside bus hit by train, claims he didn't see the train coming and won't park near tracks again
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Construction worker pickup driver recounts harrowing moments parked beside bus hit by train, claims he didn't see the train coming and won't park near tracks again

A construction worker narrowly escaped a freight train crash at a Bangkok railway crossing on May 17, recounting how he heard only a brief whistle before the train struck his pickup parked beside a bus, injuring him and seven workers.

Thailand Super Series 2026 Kicks Off with Star-Studded First Round
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Thailand Super Series 2026 Kicks Off with Star-Studded First Round

Thailand's premier motorsports series returns May 21-24 at Chang International Circuit in Buriram with 29 GT supercars and record-breaking grids across multiple categories, led by defending champions Todd Piti and Bank Kantsak chasing anoth

Pattrapong Accelerates Air Traffic Control Tower Project to Support Surging Chiang Mai Airport Demand
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Pattrapong Accelerates Air Traffic Control Tower Project to Support Surging Chiang Mai Airport Demand

Deputy Transport Minister Pattrapong announced plans to accelerate construction of a new air traffic control tower at Chiang Mai International Airport to handle increasing flight demand in northern Thailand's crucial aviation hub.

Alcohol-Free Network Warns Bars Over 'Run for Beer' Campaign, Risks 6-Month Prison Sentence
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Alcohol-Free Network Warns Bars Over 'Run for Beer' Campaign, Risks 6-Month Prison Sentence

An alcohol-free network warns bars that "run for beer" promotions—where participants exchange race results for free alcohol—violate Thailand's amended alcohol law and risk six-month prison sentences or fines up to 10,000 baht.

Thai Men's Sepaktakraw Team Defeats Japan, Secures Spot in 2026 World Cup Finals in Malaysia
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Thai Men's Sepaktakraw Team Defeats Japan, Secures Spot in 2026 World Cup Finals in Malaysia

Thailand's men's sepaktakraw team beat Japan 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 qualifier in Malaysia, advancing to the next round with dominant set scores of 15-12 and 15-12.

Suriya Orders Royal Irrigation Department to Implement Proactive Water Management with Five El Niño Response Plans
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Suriya Orders Royal Irrigation Department to Implement Proactive Water Management with Five El Niño Response Plans

Thailand's agriculture minister has ordered proactive water management across five strategic areas to counter below-normal rainfall and El Niño effects expected through 2026, with priority on securing water for the Eastern Economic Corridor

No Excuses! Anuthina Orders BMTA and State Railway to Share Responsibility, Aims to Reduce Rail Crossing Points to Cut Accidents
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No Excuses! Anuthina Orders BMTA and State Railway to Share Responsibility, Aims to Reduce Rail Crossing Points to Cut Accidents

Prime Minister Anuthina ordered BMTA and State Railway to jointly assist victims of a bus-train collision and implement safety measures including reducing rail crossing points to prevent future accidents.

Young Man with Dyslexia Sells Watermelon Juice Without Price Tags, Letting Customers Pay What They Wish
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Young Man with Dyslexia Sells Watermelon Juice Without Price Tags, Letting Customers Pay What They Wish

A 17-year-old Malaysian watermelon juice vendor with dyslexia forgoes price tags and lets customers pay what they wish, turning his struggle with numbers into a touching lesson about determination and heart.

Cambodian Nationals Cross Red Line to Conduct Agriculture on Thai Territory
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Cambodian Nationals Cross Red Line to Conduct Agriculture on Thai Territory

Cambodian nationals with tractors crossed into Thai territory to conduct farming near the Sakaeo border on May 17, prompting Thai rangers to use GPS coordinates to clarify boundary lines and halt the unauthorized agricultural activities.

16-year-old fleeing teenage gang on motorcycle crashes into parked pickup truck and dies after being chased with machetes
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16-year-old fleeing teenage gang on motorcycle crashes into parked pickup truck and dies after being chased with machetes

A 16-year-old died early May 17 when his motorcycle crashed into a parked truck while fleeing teenagers armed with machetes in Samut Prakan province; police are reviewing CCTV to identify the attackers.