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Hotel safety no PR joke
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2025
» An accidental fire at a hotel near the tourist magnet of Khao San Road that claimed three lives and injured seven lowered people's spirits on the cusp of New Year and raised questions about how officials handle building safety inspections.
Russian woman allegedly kicked pregnant store owner
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2024
» A Russian woman has been arraigned on a charge of assault after allegedly kicking a pregnant store owner in the leg on Koh Phangan, in Surat Thani province.
Ten killed in hotel-casino fire in Poipet
News, Published on 30/12/2022
» POIPET: As many as 10 people have died in a fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border with Thailand, with photos showing groups desperately huddled on ledges as fierce flames surrounded them.
Crimes that rocked the nation in 2022
News, Published on 25/12/2022
» As the New Year approaches, the 'Bangkok Post' takes the opportunity to select five crime stories that both captivated and shocked the nation during the past 12 months.
Tourism jitters following Seoul Halloween tragedy
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2022
» Thai tourism operators expressed concerns over crowded events and urged related authorities to be prepared for possible accidents after the tragedy at Itaewon in South Korea during a Halloween event.
Firetraps need fixing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/11/2022
» Saturday's tragedy in South Korea's Itaewon district has raised concerns about the management of crowded entertainment areas in many cities around the world.
Families of pub inferno victims seek action against state officials
Published on 18/10/2022
» Families of victims of the horrendous Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district have demanded legal action be taken against state officials for dereliction of duty, as the death toll in the Aug 5 blaze climbed to 25.
A call for help
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/08/2022
» We pull on layers to protect our vulnerable core. When they break, we are exposed and desperate for new shells, but they take time and do not come easily. Sometimes, we borrow them from the dead.
Burning questions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/08/2022
» Re: "83 city pubs closed as fire toll hits 15", (BP, Aug 7).
Prayut wants swift pub fire action
News, Published on 06/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered another investigation into the Chon Buri pub fire that killed 14 people and injured 36 others after an initial probe found the establishment had been illegally altered and operated.