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A weird and wonderful journey
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2018
» When Roger Crutchley set off from London on a mainly overland sojourn to Australia as a 22-year-old, little did he know that he had embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. Fate had him destined to head towards Thailand instead, which eventually became his home away from home for now almost half a century. And counting.
Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
P-move opposes 99-year leases for foreign investors
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2017
» Supporters of the People's Movement for a Just Society, also known as P-move, have threatened to rally in front of Government House to protest against the cabinet's resolution allowing foreign investors to lease government land in the eastern special economic development zone for up to 99 years.
A star reborn
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/01/2016
» The Bangkok Planetarium -- along with the prime minister's chair and tanks -- has been one of the capital's most popular destinations on Children's Day for many years. After 50 years in operation, the planetarium recently underwent its first major facelift; the ceremony to unveil it was held on Tuesday, just in time for Children's Day tomorrow.
King to meet Obama, UK Queen meets Thai PM
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2012
» It has been officially announced that US President Barack Obama will be granted an audience with His Majesty the King on Sunday while in London Queen Elizabeth II granted an audience to the Thai PM. Reuters photo
Optimist vs pessimist
Published on 04/12/2011
» To PM Yingluck this photo could be evidence that things are improving since flooding was much worse not long ago. To former PM Abhisit, however, it shows there is much left to do.
Bring out the pumps (Sunday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2011
» Fed-up residents of Muang Ake housing estate and other heavily inundated Bangkok communities have renewed hope as a government pumping operation begins today.
Canals of Bangkok's past: Where did they go?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/11/2011
» When the canals died, the flooding once briefly endured, became a monster out of control.
New idea for ridding city of floodwater
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/10/2011
» Froc explores a new idea for draining flood water as evacuation centres are prepared in nearby provinces. (Note: Most of Bangkok remains dry)
Anxious city
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/10/2011
» Bangkok residents were briefly thrown into panic yesterday by what turned out to be a false flood alarm.