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Search operation officially ends at Bangkok collapse site
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 13/05/2025
» Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Tuesday declared an official end to a six-week mission to search for the bodies of workers who perished in the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building.
Thai search dogs go from sniffing to soothing at collapsed tower site
Reuters, Published on 02/04/2025
» Two rescue dogs in Thailand switched roles briefly on Wednesday to provide emotional support following five days spent sniffing for signs of life in a mountain of rubble left after a tower crumbled in last week's earthquake.
Those pesky pigeons and a plastic owl
Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/07/2024
» Fond as I am of our feathered friends I admit to getting in a bit of a flap over the rapidly increasing number of pigeons (nok pilab) that have been descending on our residence in recent times. Some people call pigeons "rats with wings", others more generously "doves without the PR". I must confess to be leaning towards the first of those opinions.
An uninvited guest for breakfast
Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/04/2024
» Last Monday morning breakfast was abruptly interrupted when my dog on his daily sniffing patrol came charging into the living room and began barking agitatedly at the sofa on which I was sitting. Although the hound regularly enjoys a healthy bark in the garden, he knows the house rules for indoors… strictly no yelping. So this blatant breach of barking etiquette had me a little concerned.
Art for bark's sake: stray dogs take up painting for UK charity
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» BRISTOL (UNITED KINGDOM) - In their studio in Bristol, western England, rescue dogs Rosie and Alba are hard at work on their canvases, redefining the essence of abstract art -- one tail swish at a time.
Britain braces for invasion of bed bugs
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/10/2023
» One English expression my wife often comes up with is "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite". It sounds particularly comforting in her Thai accent, although occasionally she gets in a bit of a tangle with the three "b" words at the end which can be a bit tricky if spoken quickly.
A roundup of Bangkok's best spots for your fluffy friends
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/06/2023
» It's not always paw-sible to take your furry sidekicks with you everywhere in Bangkok. Luckily, the city is getting friendlier for pawrents and their fur babies as the pet-friendly policy seems to be on the rise at parks, malls and condos. So, hoomans who look to spend QT with their pets should heed our list of pet-friendly venues in Bangkok below.
Mexican rescue dogs prepare for next emergency mission
AFP, Published on 02/05/2023
» PUEBLA (MEXICO) - A rescue dog and its handler abseil down a ravine during a drill in Mexico aimed at preparing for international emergencies like the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey in February.
Ex-cop, 2 women face questioning about triad assets
Online Reporters, Published on 02/12/2022
» Police have summoned a former police officer and two women for questioning about the hidden assets of alleged Chinese triad leader “Tuhao", who is accused of involvement in the drug trade.
Mexico mourns Frida the beloved rescue dog
AFP, Published on 16/11/2022
» MEXICO CITY - A Mexican rescue dog who gained international fame sniffing through earthquake rubble in her protective goggles and booties died Tuesday of age-related illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes.