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King to sponsor funeral for victims
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/10/2024
» A royally sponsored funeral will be held for the 20 students and three teachers killed in Tuesday's bus fire tragedy at their school in Uthai Thani's Lan Sak district after the bodies were identified and taken back to their home province on Wednesday.
The "happy hacker" reappears – in the US
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/05/2013
» The so-called happy hacker, Hamza Bendelladj, seemed to disappear from the news soon after his arrest at Suvarnabhumi airport in January. Now we know where he is – and he’s still smiling.
Latin American pope chosen
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/03/2013
» Tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Wednesday celebrated with Argentina Latin America's first pope – Jorge Mario Bergoglio – with many hoping he will revolutionise the Church.
Retail: Central buys Danish department store
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2013
» Ilum, a unique & famous department store in Denmark with a 120-year-old building on the main shopping street in Copenhagen, part of Central's overseas investment strategy.
Makkasan Park?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/01/2013
» Bangkok could have its own version of New York’s Central Park if the SRT can be convinced to use part of its Makkasan land for the site. One group is trying to do just that.
Thai-style fish mobiles: Pla ta pian
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2013
» Small fish made from palm leaves, swinging over baby's bed to put them to sleep, Thai handicrafts are changing with the times to survive & thrive.
UN gains Rohingya access
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/01/2013
» Thailand will allow the UN's refugee agency to visit nearly 850 Rohingya migrants detained after raids on hidden camps in the South.
Art of a princess
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/01/2013
» The colourful imaginary worlds of Thailand's artist-princess, full of flowers, fairytale stories & animals from pets to unicorns may even include the artist herself.
Unique Thailand: Nong Harn Lake of Udonthani
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/12/2012
» Red water lilies spread out over the water of this lake famous for an ancient love story with a sad ending. A must visit destination selected by local people in Udonthani.