Seven Deadly Days of Songkran Thailand’s yearly Songkran festival is known as the “seven dangerous days” to the Road Safety Center (RSC). The seven days began on Friday and will end next Thursday. At this time of year, Thailand experiences its highest rate of road accidents, many caused by drunken drivers. Deputy Prime Minister Sahas [...]
Apr
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Seven Deadly Days of Songkran
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Apr
14
Malaysian Prime Minister to resign
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Malaysian Prime Minister to resign Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the current Prime Minister of Malaysia has announced plans to resign his post, later this year, after a poor election showing for his party. His deputy Prime Minister and defense minister, Najib Razak, is expected to take over the vacated post. The national news agency reports that [...]
Apr
14
Chinese afraid of Being Burned Again in Olympic Torch Relay
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Chinese afraid of Being Burned Again in Olympic Torch Relay According to a story in the Chinese People’s Daily newspaper, Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has promised to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. The paper also claims Mr. Samak has promised that Thailand will give full support to China during [...]
