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Legislators flee parliament as rival protesters clash
Online Reporters, Published on 17/11/2020
» Legislators began leaving the parliament by boats as government supporters and pro-democracy demonstrators clashed at nearby Kiak Kai intersection in Bangkok on Tuesday evening.
Chuan: Let parliament do its job
News, Published on 17/11/2020
» Parliament President Chuan Leekpai has urged protesters from the two opposing sides in the political conflict to leave the politicians alone so they can get on with their job.
Better Farms, Better Lives extends assistance to farmers
Published on 09/11/2020
» leading them towards modern agricultural techniques for better human and environmental health
Bhumibol dam runs low
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2020
» Bhumibol dam, in the northern province of Tak, currently holds less than 20% of usable water despite wide areas in the Northeast being awash with floods.
Splendour in the city
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/10/2020
» At this time of year, a lot of Bangkokians would be looking forward to a visit to Wat Saket, home to the Golden Mount and the venue of one of the city's best-known temple fairs, which coincides with the Loy Krathong Festival.
Explore hidden gems outside Bangkok
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/09/2020
» The other day when I learned that the Tourism Society, an academic network of communities that run tourism operations, was planning an outing to Ban Sala Daeng Nuea and nearby sites of interest, my heart leapt with joy. This Mon community by the Chao Phraya River is one where the residents still cherish their cultural heritage. Located in Pathum Thani's Sam Khok district, which is only 37km or so from Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, where I live, Ban Sala Daeng Nuea and its namesake temple are among those places in adjacent provinces that I've long wanted to visit but somehow never got the chance to.
Beyond the malls
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/09/2020
» Although their neighbourhood may be known for its malls and cheap wares, local galleries, art centres and community members are joining forces to weave a bridge of art and culture through the Pathumwan Art Routes Project (PARs), aiming to spur the economy after foreign tourists have dwindled amid a pandemic.
125,000 rai hit as flooding worsens
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2020
» At least 125,000 rai of farmland and residential areas are flooded in Sukhothai and Phitsanulok, according to satellite tracking by Gistda.
Far from the madding crowds
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/08/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting border closure has brought about considerable economic impact, not everything is bad news. At the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is part of the Grand Palace, the long-lost ambience of tranquillity has returned.
TEST YOURSELF: Getting creative with green space
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/08/2020
» Pathum Thani destinations balance nature with fun