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Erawan Shrine car accident: Driver suffered stroke (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/07/2016
» A car, caught clearly on CCTV, slammed into the fence of the Erawan Shrine on Friday night, injuring at least six people in the compound of the popular attraction. Police now say the driver suffered a stroke, causing the accident.
5-day holiday starts Saturday – for most residents
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/07/2016
» Starting Saturday, residents will get at least four days of holiday and most will get five, giving domestic tourism big boost. Only Monday will be a workday for employees of some firms.
Fire truck controversy: Big price for small vehicles
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/07/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Monday defended its controversial purchase of 20 mini-fire engines at a cost of 160 million baht.
Nepartak: Final update (Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/07/2016
» Nepartak weakened into a strong tropical storm after making landfall in Fujian on Saturday, but continued to soak the region, where emergency workers scrambled to reach residents trapped on the upper floors of submerged buildings and collapsed homes.
Phi Phi's Maya Bay: Overcrowding an environmental disaster
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/07/2016
» Although it is now the low season, world-renowned Maya Bay in Phi Phi Marine National Park is overcrowded with tourists and boats, posing a serious threat to the environment, marine biologist Thon Thamrongnawasawat has warned.
Police to summon Ying Kai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/07/2016
» A court gave permission Tuesday to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to summon for questioning the woman suspected of lodging a series of false complaints that jailed her former employees. One of those detained was released yesterday.
More surprises in Ying Kai case (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/07/2016
» The Foreign Ministry has confirmed the official passport of "Ying Kai", a woman suspected of lodging false complaints against her former employees, was issued following a request by the Prime Minister's Office.
Juno now orbiting Jupiter (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/07/2016
» A $1.1 billion NASA spacecraft called Juno has reached the largest planet in the solar system and is now in orbit. It is also facing the sun again, so its solar power is back.
The Monday after Brexit (UPDATE TUES)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2016
» The first full day of trading after the Brexit vote is over and it was a rough one. Asia was mixed but US and European stocks tumbled badly. We followed the turmoil all day and today we end with a short summary.
Britain votes to leave EU, PM to resign (UPDATED FRI)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/06/2016
» Hold on to your hats. British voters have opted to leave the European Union, PM David Cameron is resigning and there is likely to be a turbulent day ahead in world financial markets as governments and investors digest the news.