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174 die, 1,728 hurt on roads in first 3 days of Songkran
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/04/2019
» The first three days of the danger-prone Songkran travel week saw 1,665 traffic accidents, with 174 deaths and 1,728 people injured -- a significant drop from last year's road toll and lower than Thailand's average number of road deaths throughout the year, according to World Health Organization figures.
War set to be waged on plastic
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/12/2018
» Thailand is looking to ban the use of thin single-use plastic bags in 2022, followed by single-use plastic glasses and straws by 2025, according to plans drafted by the Pollution Control Department.
B2.5bn meth, heroin seized
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/09/2018
» Four people from Tak province were arrested in Sukhothai's Muang district and 10 million methamphetamine pills and 35 kilogrammes of heroin seized from their vehicle on Sunday evening.
Inflow double discharge rate at Vajiralongkorn dam
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 27/08/2018
» Vajiralongkorn dam in Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi was receiving 100 million cubic metres of water a day and discharging 53 million cu/m, and was at 93% of its manageable capacity on Monday.
Driver of smashed B24m Ferrari cheats death
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/08/2018
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The driver of a brand-new Ferrari car was slightly injured on Wednesday afternoon in Sikiu district when he swerved to avoid an accident in front of him, plunged off the wet road and slammed into a tree.
Smuggled cigarettes worth B164m seized in Hat Yai raid
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/08/2018
» Two men were arrested and contraband cigarettes valued at 164 million baht seized during a raid on a warehouse in Hat Yai on Tuesday.
Mercedes-Benz VIP taxis to hit Bangkok next week
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/05/2018
» Mercedes-Benz taxis will start appearing on Bangkok streets on May 30, with fares starting from 150 baht, according to the Land Transport Department.
Ministry sets target of 463 for New Year road toll
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/12/2017
» The Transport Ministry says it is looking to cut the number of road accidents and deaths during the New Year holidays this year by 5%.
Bangkok's newest skywalk
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2017
» Bangkok has a new skywalk taking you over the busy Pathumwan intersection.
Going home
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2016
» Millions of Thais are leaving Bangkok for the holidays and going home, taking with them restless children and more baggage than they can carry.