TAK , Thailand – Drivers passing through the Mae Ramat district in Tak province were met with an unexpected sight this week. Instead of the standard khaki uniforms, local police officers were dressed as clowns, sporting vibrant, mismatched suits and…

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BANGKOK - Community safety advocates are urging the government to crack down on illegal alcohol sales, roaming vendors, and sales to minors before Thailand's most dangerous holiday period starts.

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BANGKOK - As the New Year travel rush winds down, Thailand is again facing a painful loss of life on its roads during the annual “Seven Dangerous Days” road safety campaign.

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CHIANG RAI - Thailand’s roads turned fatal again during the New Year travel rush. On the third day of the annual “Seven Dangerous Days” road safety campaign, the Road Safety Centre reported 54 deaths in a single day.

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CHIANG RAI - Thailand has begun its annual “seven dangerous days” road safety drive for the New Year period. On the first day alone, officials reported 198 crashes, 190 injuries, and 29 fatalities.

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