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A place among the dead
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 26/07/2016
» Cemeteries are a sanctuary for the dead and the mourners. But the Bangkok Protestant Cemetery on Charoen Krung 72/5, known as Soi Susan Farang, has been known as a tourist attraction, due to the beautiful architecture of the memorial sites and splendidly carved gravestones. The cemetery, besides being one of the oldest burial grounds that remain unaffected by the urban development of the city, has a cultural value as a testament of foreign cultures present in Thailand from the mid-19th century until the present day.
MWA cancels maintenance to keep taps flowing
Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2015
» The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) has cancelled planned maintenance that would have turned off water supplies in six Bangkok districts Tuesday, in the face of growing consumer concern over possible water shortages.
Tap water to be disrupted in 6 Bangkok districts
Online Reporters, Published on 13/07/2015
» Tap water in six districts of Bangkok including Pathumwan and four roads including Rama IV will be disrupted from late Tuesday until 5am Wednesday, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority has announced.
Fire at parliament
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/03/2012
» It seems like no one was prepared for the fire that broke out in Parliament Building 3 on Friday.
No escape for Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/10/2011
» Flooding throughout Bangkok might not be as bad as it as at Thammasat's University Rangsit Campus, but it seems certain to be a major headache for at least the next month.