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Four more bodies found in collapsed towerFour more bodies have been found in the rubble that was the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, as searchers approach an area where many labourers were working when the March 28 earthquake struck.
Songkran could feature a soaking from the skiesMore tropical storms are forecast during the coming Songkran festival, particularly in upper Thailand, where strong winds, thunderstorms and hail are expected between April 12 and 14.
Russian woman falls to death from Pattaya condoPolice are investigating the fatal plunge of a 26-year-old Russian woman from the 14th floor balcony of her condominium room in Bang Lamung district on Monday afternoon.
Bangkok residents seek quake-proof homesShaken hours earlier by a massive earthquake, Phatsakon Kaewkla's terror was magnified when he came home to find gaping cracks in the walls of his 22nd-floor Bangkok apartment.
Frequent small tremors in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong SonSixteen small tremors measuring 1.9-3.8 on the Richter scale were recorded in Wiang Haeng district of Chiang Mai and Pai district of Mae Hong Son on Monday morning, but only a few were felt by residents.
Chinese tourist found dead on Pattaya beachA Chinese tourist holding a Thailand Privilege Card visa was found dead on a beach in Pattaya on Saturday morning, with some bruises on his forehead and neck.

Four more bodies found in collapsed tower
Songkran could feature a soaking from the skies
Russian woman falls to death from Pattaya condo
Bangkok residents seek quake-proof homes
Frequent small tremors in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son
Chinese tourist found dead on Pattaya beach

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Songkran could feature a soaking from the skies

More tropical storms are forecast during the coming Songkran festival, particularly in upper Thailand, where strong winds, thunderstorms and hail are expected between April 12 and 14.

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Four more bodies found in collapsed tower

Four more bodies have been found in the rubble that was the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, as searchers approach an area where many labourers were working when the March 28 earthquake struck.

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Russian woman falls to death from Pattaya condo

Police are investigating the fatal plunge of a 26-year-old Russian woman from the 14th floor balcony of her condominium room in Bang Lamung district on Monday afternoon.

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Bangkok residents seek quake-proof homes

Shaken hours earlier by a massive earthquake, Phatsakon Kaewkla"s terror was magnified when he came home to find gaping cracks in the walls of his 22nd-floor Bangkok apartment.

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Four more bodies found in collapsed towerFour more bodies have been found in the rubble that was the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, as searchers approach an area where many labourers were working when the March 28 earthquake struck.