New traffic demerit system, AIDS in Thailand, shooting 'friends' : Tim Newton Today - Dec 2

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Thailand kicks off its stalled traffic infringement demerit system next month, the latest AIDS stats for Thailand, 'friendly fire' in Walking Street, direct Air Asia flights to Melbourne, free bus tour around Rattanakosin Island.

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December 2, 20223 yr

As most Thais don't seem to have a driving licence the points system seems rather superfluous

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