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Brutal heat continues in Asia
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2023
» Asia remains in the grip of a blistering heat wave, chiming with predictions from climate scientists that 2023 could be the world’s hottest year.
Northeast braces for Typhoon Noru
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/09/2022
» Authorities are on high alert for Typhoon Noru which is expected to be downgraded to a tropical storm before reaching Thailand's Northeast on Thursday.
Major malls close for two weeks
Published on 12/07/2021
» Large-scale shopping malls in the capital and some dark-red provinces are closed for two weeks in compliance with the latest Covid-19 measures.
Flood-hit Northeast braces for more rain
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2019
» Rescue teams are working around the clock to drain water in flood-stricken towns across the top half of the country as a new storm moves in, bringing more rain to the region.
Flood fears subside but risk remains
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2018
» Excess water in Phetchaburi's Kaeng Krachan dam had crossed the spillway as of press time last night but the central municipality was not expected to be flooded due to the province's comprehensive flood-drainage and management plan.
Mekong's banks ready to burst
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/07/2018
» More provinces along the Mekong River in the North and the Northeast are being alerted to brace for possible burst riverbanks and flooding as rain continues to pour down in upper Thailand.
Hi-tech 20-baht banknote coming Monday
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/03/2013
» If you get an unusual-looking 20-baht banknote next Monday, it's not an April Fool’s joke.
Happy hacker (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/01/2013
» When alleged cyber-criminal Hamza Bendelladj was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport on January 6, all he could do was smile. He has remained out of sight since then and only a few details have emerged on his case.
Bangkok land prices
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/12/2012
» If you have money to burn, a few extra billion baht in your account or a very friendly banker, you might consider buying property in the Siam Square-Ploenchit area.
Bicycle rental project begins in Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2012
» It's not an ambitious project yet – just 16 bicycles – but Bangkok pedalling enthusiasts must be hoping it leads to something much, much bigger.