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Thailand Tightens Alcohol Sales Restrictions During Buddhist Holy Days

The Royal Thai Police enforced a nationwide two-day ban on alcohol sales for Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day, while maintaining exemptions for licensed international airports, major hotels, and approved entertainment venues serving visitors.
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto as Rescuers Search Collapsed Buildings
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