Showing 1 - 9 of 9
Dead man comes home
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/12/2017
» A Si Sa Ket man who was believed dead and cremated in May has returned home very much alive, to his family's great astonishment, and is now seeking to correct the official record.
Sonca weakens, leaving widespread flooding
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/07/2017
» Persistent rain has caused widespread runoff and flooding in northeastern, northern and central plain provinces, with landslides blocking a section of the Bangkok-Nong Khai railway track on Thursday.
Former Wat Sa Ket abbot found dead in living quarters
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2016
» Former abbot of Wat Sa Ket (famous for Golden Mountain) & former Supreme Sangha Council member found hanging in living quarters in monastery.
Water shortages nationwide as annual drought begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2015
» As dry season begins drought expected in at least 30 provinces with water stored in reservoirs at lowest in 15 years. Affected farmers hired to work on state projects.
Shan drug lord arrest across from Chiang Rai
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2012
» Shan drug lord wanted by China for murder of 13 boat crew members on the Mekong sent to China immediately after arrest in Laos.
Isan monks helping their communities
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/08/2011
» Development monks help their poor communities with economic and educational needs, living examples of why monks still matter.
Coffee from where the sun don't shine
Published on 21/04/2011
» An expensive and exotic luxury coffee has its unlikely origins in the nether regions of one of the most cute and furry creatures of Southeast Asia, the civet.
Buddhism in UK prisons
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/04/2011
» Forest monk and reknowned teacher Ajahn Chah gave the thumbs up to the project in 1977. His student Venerable Khemadhammo transformed the dream into reality.
Community policing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/11/2010
» Thailand's police force is a national police force, so integrating police work with more local community needs and winning cooperation requires special strategies.