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SRT is on the wrong side of the tracks
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/11/2014
» Thai trains are painfully slow. Their maximum speed is around 90km/h, but they normally scale down to around 60km/h or 70km/h due to poor track conditions.
Tourist safety is suddenly top priority
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/11/2014
» Thailand is a big magnet for tourists. In fact, the kingdom is among the few countries that others become envious about when talk turns to tourism.
We are all affected by Koh Tao
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 13/10/2014
» It doesn't matter who was first among the two leaders to raise the issue. The point is, the Koh Tao murder case was on the table for talks between Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Myanmar President Thein Sein on Thursday.
Pheu Thai shoots itself in the foot
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/09/2014
» Mother nature is always fair to Thailand. It gave us Thaksin Shinawatra and then it sent us Prayuth Chan-ocha.
NCPO tries to 'soft-soap' our TV shows
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 01/09/2014
» The army chief was right on the money on Friday morning. And again on Friday night when Thai soap operas are normally in full swing.
Safe in the embrace of the military
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 04/08/2014
» Having a problem? Don’t worry, the soldiers will sort it out. As the junta sweeps its broom through civilian life, calls for help from the army have grown from every sector of society.
Summertime and the livin’ is easy ...
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 21/07/2014
» It’s summer and what better time to visit France, especially a gorgeous city like Paris. The weather forecast for the French capital for July 26 is: partly sunny, warm and humid. Temperatures should be between 19 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Real reason why Veera was released
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 07/07/2014
» There is one man Veera Somkwamkid has forgotten to thank as he relaxes in the comfortable surroundings of his home. No, it is not Hun Sen.
Actions that speak louder than words
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 23/06/2014
» The junta has put Thai diplomats and career politicians in a difficult situation since it took over the running of the country.
Now to wipe away train travel blues
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 09/06/2014
» Advocates of a high-speed train network must check out a video clip on YouTube. The short clip, posted on May 31, has not exactly gone viral, but it is more than enough to reflect the sorry state of Thai trains.