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HFMD rate falling dramatically, BMA says
News, Published on 31/07/2012
» The hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) infection rate in Bangkok is declining, but officials are remaining vigilant, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) says.
More virus-hit schools to shut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2012
» More schools will be ordered to close temporarily as the Health Ministry battles to curb the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak.
Sorry state of Bangkok's trees
Life, Published on 05/07/2012
» The rainy season has arrived and Bangkokians are worried about more major floods happening again this year. The protection systems are not ready and the restoration of structures that were damaged last year are not yet finished. Scientists have said it is too soon to predict whether Thailand will have floods or a draught, and July and August could be a lot drier than usual. Because of climate changes, the weather is difficult to forecast these days. Natural environments are replaced with dense urban buildings, but at least when the rain comes, all the trees in the city are flourishing.
Exotic birds of a feather flock together at CentralPlaza
Life, Published on 29/06/2012
» After the huge success of last year's event, "We Love Pets" is being staged again in Bangkok this coming Sunday, but with a major change _ the exhibitions and shows will feature only birds.
Double celebration of a well-loved Prince
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 19/06/2012
» If you ask who is responsible for the systematical establishment of and contribution towards Thai studies _ history archaeology, education _ central and provincial administration, religious studies, not to mention postal service, waterworks, social healthcare, strategic mapping and foreign affairs, the answer is Prince Damrongrajanubhab.
Without a plan a city Sinks
Life, Dr Atch Sreshthaputra, Published on 07/06/2012
» The hot and dry season is now over. With storms coming every other evening, Bangkokians will have to tolerate not only a hot and humid climate, but also terrible traffic caused by temporary street flooding.
Green around more than just the edges
B Magazine, Pinnachan Dangulavanich, Published on 03/06/2012
» It's not easy being green, just ask the people behind the ambitious "Green Library" in Lat Krabang district, the first of its kind in Asia.
Get your fair share
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 03/06/2012
» Better late than never. This seems to be the slogan of the Kaset Fair, which used to be held for nine days every year from the last Friday of January to the first Saturday of February. Delayed by last year's floods, which put Kasetsart University under one metre of water for nearly a month, the annual agricultural fair is now being held in the university grounds and you have until Wednesday to check out what it has to offer.
Private hospitals fear 'chaos'
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 29/03/2012
» Private hospitals are predicting chaos in the health service when free treatment for emergency cases begins on Sunday.
Moving with the Masses
Guru, Published on 09/03/2012
» It's easy to move around Thailand thanks to the multitude of public transport options available. However travel can present an obstacle course of oddities from high decibel karaoke buses to tricky taxi drivers intent on showing unsuspecting guests a jolly good time. Each form of public transport has its own array of charming problems and quirks and it's all out there in our great Kingdom. However as a great philosopher once said, "Keep your friends close and your public transport enemies even closer so you may be able to smell their B.O". In other words, it pays to know who you will meet on your travels in the city and beyond.