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Tragedy as staircase collapses at Bangkok construction site, killing 1 worker
Online Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» A construction worker was killed on Sunday when a large concrete staircase collapsed at a building site in the Thiam Ruam Mit area of Bangkok.
True, NBTC Deploy COWs to Secure Vajira Connectivity
Published on 25/09/2025
» September 25, 2025 — True Corporation, in cooperation with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), inspected mobile and broadband service quality following the road collapse in front of Vajira Hospital on Samsen Road. Three Cell-on-Wheels (COW) mobile base stations were deployed to boost 5G/4G coverage, ensuring continued communication for local residents, patients, relatives, and government officials. Free WiFi has also been provided at the Incident Command Post (ICP) and Dusit District Center, while True Online customers in the affected area are being supported with 10GB of free mobile data for three days and round-the-clock network monitoring. Both True Corporation and NBTC reaffirmed their readiness with an emergency communication plan covering a 1–2 square kilometre radius, should an evacuation be required for public safety.
MRTA: Unstable soil, groundwater caused Bangkok sinkhole
Online Reporters, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) blames unstable soil and groundwater for the huge sinkhole that opened up on Samsen Road in Bangkok, above an under-construction underground rail station.
Drone unit takes policing into future
News, Published on 22/09/2025
» The police force is taking a decisive leap into the future of law enforcement with the launch of its first dedicated drone unit. Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej, commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), unveiled CIB's new aerial team to boost surveillance, tactical operations and officer safety.
Solving the conflict in Myanmar
News, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Myanmar military has recently launched a new offensive in different parts of the country, determined to claw back territory it has steadily lost since the coup of Feb 1, 2021. These operations, though at times tactically successful, are being carried out through brute force: airstrikes, mortar attacks, and the increasing use of drones. Entire areas are being destroyed. What will follow is not liberation, but military occupation. But how viable and effective will be the administrative structures that the generals will impose to govern these shattered spaces?
Thailand power utilities unite to showcase energy innovations
Published on 26/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — Thailand’s energy sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, tasked with balancing immediate economic needs with long-term environmental and social responsibilities. As the nation advances its development agenda, the focus has shifted towards driving energy policies and innovations that ensure stability, build resilience against global uncertainties, and embed sustainability at the core. This vision not only secures reliable energy for today but also lays the foundation for a cleaner, more sustainable future, supporting Thailand’s growth while aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
State Audit Office ridiculed after 'transparency' award
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/08/2025
» The State Audit Office (SAO) has come under heavy criticism after being named the most transparent independent organisation in this year's Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA).
Painter killed when basket collapses at building site
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» A construction site tragedy occurred on Saturday morning when a crane basket carrying two painters detached and plummeted from a height of 26 metres, killing one worker and seriously injuring another at a college in Phatthalung province.
School roof collapse in India kills 4 children
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2025
» NEW DELHI — At least four children were killed and 17 injured in India's western state of Rajasthan after the roof of a school building collapsed on Friday, local media reported, with dozens still feared trapped under the rubble.
A courageous article
Postbag, Published on 19/07/2025
» Re: "Corrupt monks have lost their way", (Opinion, July 14).