Regional

Phuket Government Offices Close for Queen Mother's Birthday

Government offices and banks across Phuket will close Wednesday for the Queen Mother's birthday, a national holiday also observed as Thailand's Mother's Day.

4 Aug The Phuket News

PHUKET: Government offices, including Phuket Immigration, and most banks across Phuket will close on Wednesday (Aug 12), as Thailand observes the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, a day long celebrated in Thailand as Mother’s Day.

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Thailand Honors Top Manufacturers With Prime Minister's Industry Award

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Sports Life Breaks Down Student Volleyball Championship League Matches

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Regional

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National

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National

Bangkok Halts Street Food Giveaways to Reduce Homeless Gatherings

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National

Thai Student's Remains to Return August 6

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Police

Thieves Steal Transformers from Power Poles for Copper

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National

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Police

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