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After Thailand watched helplessly as dozens of children were killed in its deadliest mass shooting, calls have intensified for reform of the security forces and gun control measures. After former police Sgt. Panya Kamrab walked into a day care facility during naptime Thursday and killed at least 36 people, including

A former cop suspected of opening fire at a child development center this afternoon in the northeast of Thailand, killing at least 32 people, is dead after murdering his own child and wife at home and then turning the gun on himself, according to reports. The gunman, believed to be

Heavy rain and flooding means some cars have lost their license plates, but drivers can easily request a replacement from the Land Transport Department. For vehicles registered in Bangkok, owners can visit the main department office on Phahonyothin Road in the Chatuchak district with their vehicle registration and identification. In

Thais looking to make or renew their passports any day of the week can now do so at two shopping malls. Starting this week, consular offices at MBK Center in Bangkok and Central Westgate in Nonthaburi province are open Saturday and Sunday, except for public holidays, in addition to weekdays.

A stray dog was recovering Thursday morning after being shot through the head with a harpoon gun. The dog seemed likely to survive the horrific wound after the Bungtalua Animal Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima successfully removed the harpoon injury that seemed to be a heartbreaking act of cruelty. “Today, doctors

When APEC members gather in Thailand next month, government employees in most of metropolitan Bangkok will get three holidays. Nov. 16-18 will be extra holidays for government agencies in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan provinces, the cabinet announced yesterday, as the kingdom welcomes world leaders to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation,

One of Thailand’s greatest kickboxers will face his greatest enemy at a historic boxing stadium in Bangkok in another highly anticipated match of the year. After knocking out a Japanese heartthrob at a sold-out August show, legendary Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek will return to the ring at Rajadamnern Stadium later

A Sathorn-area vaccination center set to close last week will remain open for the foreseeable future, according to the Disease Control Department. The department reversed plans to close the clinic at the Bang Rak Medical Center, which has been providing free access to vaccines for citizens and immigrants alike, after

With even more rain expected to soak Bangkok this week, city authorities yesterday urged residents to consider working from home for the next few days to avoid difficulty commuting.  Deputy Gov. Tavida Kamolvej expressed concern about heavy downpours forecast to hit the city today through Friday and therefore encouraged people