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Prime Minister and aides fly to Ubon Ratchathani Saturday to mourn monks killed in horror smash

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Prime Minister Anutin leads royal rites for seven monks killed in the Mukdahan crash as the death toll reaches 10. Police probe how an 11-year-old drove the pickup that struck 34 monks on pilgrimage. ( Source: Matichon )

PM Anutin leads royal farewell for seven monks killed in the Mukdahan crash as the death toll reaches 10. Police probe how an 11-year-old drove the pickup that hit 34 monks, while the King grants royal patronage and families receive government aid.

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul flew to Ubon Ratchathani on Saturday to lead royal funeral rites for seven Buddhist monks killed in a horrific pilgrimage crash as Thailand struggled to absorb a tragedy that has now claimed 10 lives.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul flew to Ubon Ratchathani on Saturday to preside over the royal bathing ceremony for seven Buddhist monks killed in Thursday’s catastrophic road crash in neighbouring Mukdahan province.

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