CHIANG MAI - The vibrant streets of Northern Thailand, usually packed with revelers during the Thai New Year, felt unexpectedly quiet this year. As the water from Songkran dries up, tourism operators in Chiang Mai are sounding the alarm.

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CHIANG MAI - The vibrant celebrations of Thailand’s Songkran Water Festival are coming to an end, but for many, the party has moved from the streets to the courtroom.

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BANGKOK - As the Songkran holiday kicks off across Thailand, the Royal Thai Police have moved into high gear to ensure public safety.

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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 – In a move to stabilize the country's energy reserves, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Tuesday that Thailand may implement a nationwide overnight "blackout" for petrol stations.

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