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Underage prostitution crackdown focuses on six zones nationwide
national June 22, 2017 16:21

Anti-human trafficking police plan to target six zones nationwide to crack down on underage prostitution.

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Spokesman apologises for misquoting minister regarding health care bill
national June 22, 2017 17:06

Government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Thursday admitted to misquoting Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn over the controversial draft health bill.

Phitsanulok’s Taad Pla Kang Waterfalls is a haven for nature lovers
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The Taad Pla Kang waterfalls in Phitsanulok draws visitors from all over the country. Thailand’s wet season, in particular, is the best time to visit this natural wonder. Re


Historical artefacts very likely linked to King Taksin’s royal concubine go missing
national June 22, 2017 16:38

Ancient fabric pieces believed to have belonged to King Taksin’s royal concubine Chao Chom Manda Prang and several other historical items have gone missing from a temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

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Britney Spears runs, dances, and does a bikini-clad cartwheel in Thailand : report
ASEAN+ June 22, 2017 16:33

You can never be too old for cartwheels -- just ask Britney Spears.

A picture from the Instagram page of fitness blogger Rebecca Burger (inset) shows an example of the whipped cream dispenser that exploded and killed the celebrity. PHOTOS FROM REBECCA BURGER’S INSTAGRAM

Exploding whipped cream dispenser kills Instagram star
ASEAN+ June 22, 2017 14:54

Strasbourg, France - An Instagram star and well-known fitness blogger has died in a freak accident after a pressurized canister used for dispensing whipped cream exploded, hitting her in the chest, her family has said.

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Kingdom Grieves Jun 15,2017 01:00
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