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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).
Don't skimp on pub safety
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/08/2022
» Heads are rolling after a deadly fire broke out at a pub in Chon Buri province in the early hours of Friday morning, killing 14 people and injuring at least 36 others.
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.
Fire at Chon Buri pub kills 14, injures 38
Published on 05/08/2022
» CHON BURI: Fourteen people were killed and 38 others were reported injured by a fire at a crowded pub in Sattahip district early Friday morning.
Santika owner gets 7 months more jail time
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/03/2018
» The Supreme Court has sentenced the Santika Pub owner to another seven months in jail for failing to pay 85 million baht in tax while he was in charge of the venue.