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Unlicensed international school raided, 10 foreigners arrested
10 Sept 22:28Key points summarised by AI
Police raided an unlicensed international school in Bangkok, arresting 10 foreign nationals from various countries for working without valid permits.
The school's employer faces charges for operating without a license and hiring undocumented workers, with authorities stressing strict compliance with Thai work permit regulations for foreign teachers.
128 people die on Thailand’s roads in first three days of holiday period
Today 12:54Key points summarised by AI
Thailand recorded 128 deaths and 1,151 injuries in the first three days of the New Year holiday's "Seven Dangerous Days" period.
Speeding and drunk driving are identified as the primary causes, contributing to 37.26% and 32.78% of accidents respectively.
Motorcycles were involved in an overwhelming 86.91% of accidents, with a significant number of victims aged 20-29 and accidents peaking between midnight and 1 am.
Specific provinces like Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, and Bangkok reported high numbers of accidents, injuries, and fatalities.