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Phuket Auction Raises B45M For Road Safety

The Phuket Land Transport Office raised over B45 million from an auction of premium vehicle registration plates, exceeding the department's B30 million target for road safety funding.

13 Jul The Phuket News

PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has raised more than B45 million from last weekend’s auction of premium vehicle registration plates, with the main ‘KhorTor’ series alone surpassing the Department of Land Transport’s B30mn target.

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Police

Fire Victims Urged to Keep Medical Records for Full Compensation

Fire victims at Bangkok's Brew Pub can claim full compensation through civil damages, state welfare, and liability insurance; authorities urge preserving medical records and registering with police immediately.

13 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Two Officers Killed in Ladprao Beer Bar Fire Tragedy

Two police officers died in a devastating fire at a beer bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak District that killed 27 people and left dozens missing or injured. The identities of Pfc. Pemiqa Onsri and Sgt. Sithichouk Buntharaksa were confirmed after

13 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Skeletal Remains Identified as Missing Fisherman

Skeletal remains found in a wooded area near Nakhon Ratchasima have been identified as a 45-year-old fisherman missing for 10 days; police await autopsy results to determine the cause of death.

13 Jul Khaosod

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National

Japanese TikToker Apologizes for Staged Khao San Pickpocket Video

A Japanese TikToker with 600,000 followers apologized after staging a pickpocket video on Bangkok's Khao San Road that falsely portrayed a local man as a thief, costing him his job and damaging Thailand's tourism image.

13 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Mother Grieves as Ladprao Beer Hall Fire Echoes Past Tragedy

A mother who lost her son in the Mountain B nightclub fire five years ago renewed her grief after the Ladprao beer hall fire killed 27 people, calling such disasters preventable and urging venue owners to prioritize safety over profits.

13 Jul Khaosod

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National

Bangkok Council Elects First Female Chairwoman

Pattaraphon Kaengrungruengchai, a Pheu Thai councilwoman from Bang Sue district, has become the first female chairwoman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council after winning 39 votes. The former business executive brings four years of district

13 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Families Claim Bodies From Ladprao Beer Hall Fire

Families identified and claimed bodies from a beer hall fire in Ladprao that killed 27 people, with 71 injured and 45 still unaccounted for as of July 13.

13 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thai Health Officials Destroy 31 Tons of Illegal Products

Thai health authorities destroyed over 31 tons of illegal cosmetics, medicines, and food products seized from 131 criminal cases, including counterfeit fillers, unauthorized drugs, and smuggled goods that posed serious health risks.

13 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Thailand Warns Travelers Against Cannabis Smuggling Risks

Thai authorities warn travelers that unwittingly carrying cannabis abroad could result in up to ten years in prison, urging them to refuse suspicious luggage from strangers as airport arrests surge.

13 Jul The Phuket Express

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Police

Three Fire Patterns Explain Deadly Bangkok Beer Bar Blaze

A Bangkok beer bar fire that killed 27 people on Ladprao Road is being investigated as authorities and fire experts analyze three fire phenomena—backdraft, flashover, and jet fire—that may explain the deadly blaze.

13 Jul Khaosod

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