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The challenge was simple -- build a "car" using a plastic bottle and make it move as fast and far as possible using a balloon.

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Moving train hits collapsed crane, 22 killed

A Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani train collided with a collapsed construction crane in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 22 passengers and injuring 55 others.

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Thailand, Cambodia border tensions continue as talks conclude in Malaysia

Border tensions continue as talks between officials from Thailand and Cambodia scheduled to conclude in Malaysia.

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Thailand and Cambodia’s escalating conflict has roots in century-old border dispute

There has been a dramatic escalation in a long-running border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. On July 23, five Thai soldiers from a border patrol unit in Ubon Ratchathani province were seriously injured after stepping on a land mine – a second such incident in a week.

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Cambodian troops agree to retreat from Thai border

Cambodian soldiers agreed to retreat from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province after a talk between regional forces of both countries on Sunday.

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Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight

One Cambodian soldier was killed in a brief exchange of gunfire between Thai and Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday morning in a disputed border area in Ubon Ratchathani, the defence ministry in Phnom Penh said.

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Chinese woman pushed off cliff in 2019 reunites with rescuers

A Chinese woman was reportedly pushed off a cliff by her husband in Ubon Ratchathani in 2019 and survived returned to thank four national park officials who rescued her.

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4 Thais ‘duped into prostitution’ in Myanmar

Four Thai women in Myanmar have asked to be repatriated after saying they had been duped by an illegal job broker on TikTok to work as PR staff but were forced to work as prostitutes.

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Chinese illegals arrested, Thai charged with sheltering them

Three illegal Chinese immigrants hiding in a border village and waiting to be taken to work for phone-scam and online gambling gangs were arrested during police raids in Ubon Ratchathani province.

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Human rights need priority

Apolice investigation into the killing of a Lao exiled political activist in Ubon Ratchathani province on May 17 is moving quietly.

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Lao activist's killing in Isan raises questions

Rights activists are calling on Thai authorities to impartially investigate the killing in Ubon Ratchathani of an exiled Lao political activist who held UN refugee status.

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'Dark horse' wins 2 seats in Ubon Ratchathani

The Peu Thai Rumphalang Party was a dark horse that won two seats from 11 constituency MP candidates in Ubon Ratchathani.

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Two charged with human trafficking during karaoke raid

A man and a woman were arrested and charged with human trafficking following a raid on a karaoke bar in Warin Chamrap district of Ubon Ratchathani province on Friday night.

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Central Pattana unveils luxury hotel in Ubon Ratchathani

Thailand's leading real estate developer Central Pattana Plc is unveiling its new Centara Ubon Hotel, in a bid to offer a luxurious hotel experience in southern Isan.

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Paetongtarn No.1 candidate for PM in Ubon Ratchathani: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party leads other potential candidates for the post of prime minister among voters in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

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Summer storms forecast in upper Thailand March 26-29

Summer storms with gusty winds and hail are expected in the upper part of the country from March 26-29, beginning with the Northeast and then the Eastern, lower Northern and Central regions, weather forecasters said on Sunday morning.

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Exclusive-Daughter of Thaksin banking on nostalgia to win Thailand election

Touting her billionaire family's legacy of populism and massive election victories, Thailand's Paetongtarn Shinawatra is emerging as the candidate to beat in upcoming polls, betting that nostalgia can win millions of working class votes.

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Strange cult makes a comeback in Isan school

Early this month I came across an interesting news story about a school in Ubon Ratchathani that was accused of forcing its students to join the activities of a Chinese religious sect presented under the guise of dhamma training.

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New farming model to launch on Dec 5

The government will launch its Khok Nong Na model for community development in Ubon Ratchathani on World Soil Day next week, promoting sustainable development of rural areas.

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Ex-cop arrested for grenade attack on neighbour's house

A sacked police officer accused of throwing six hand grenades at a neighbour's house in Ubon Ratchathani, injuring three people, has been arrested seven months later at a resort not far from the scene.

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Ubon floods 'worst in history'

Ubon Ratchathani is facing the worst flooding in its history, which has affected the lives of thousands of people as well as the economy of the province.

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Prayut gives haircut to veteran

UBON RATCHATHANI: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha spent a moment trimming hair for an army veteran during his trip to inspect the flood situation in this northeastern province on Tuesday.

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4,000 evacuated as storm Noru hits

Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated after recent flooding was set to intensify as Typhoon Noru hit northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

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4,000 are evacuated as storm Noru hits

Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated with flooding set to intensify and tropical storm Noru expected to bring more heavy rain after entering northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

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Typhoon Noru to hit northeastern provinces Wednesday night

Typhoon Noru is forecast to reach the northeastern provinces of Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani as a tropical storm on Wednesday night, bringing nationwide heavy rain.

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