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Heavy rain in northern, northeastern and central Thailand worsened severe flooding in many parts of the country on Monday, as authorities ordered the release of water into already overflowing rivers from dams that were filled to capacity.

Among the areas hit by flooding were Chiang Mai, a large city and tourist center in the north, and Sukhothai, an ancient capital and archaeological site. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported that floods had impacted at least 45,000 households in 35 provinces.

A 33-year-old man has allegedly admitted beating his 6-year-old son to death in a drunken rage and dumping his body in the Ping River in Kamphaeng Phet province.

CHIANG MAI: A light earthquake of 3.6 magnitude was recorded in Fang district of this northern province early on Wednesday. No damage was reported.

David rents a three-bedroom townhouse with three floors close to the Old City for the bargain price of $537 per month. His water bill is...

Siam Society is holding a three-day study trip to explore the magnificent ruins of the Sukhothai period at Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet Historical Parks, from Aug 6-8.

Built in the Neo-Renaissance style, Bangkok's Hua Lamphong railway station is a rare architectural beauty. The 106-year-old terminus was due to close last winter but rumours of its demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated, as Mark Twain might have put it. Six months after the shutters were supposed to come down, Hua Lamphong remains open, an outpouring of nostalgic...

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to accelerate government projects if he returns as prime minister after the next election.

CHIANG MAI: Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Chiang Rai after one of them, a woman, allegedly shot and wounded a compatriot as they tried to extort 3 million baht from him at a house in Muang district of Chiang Mai.

Unwelcome foreplay