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Month-long Songkran plan criticised
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will be held on April 13-15 as usual, following criticism of the plan.
Thaksin 'not in' private hospital
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Justice Ministry has denied media reports that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been transferred from the Police General Hospital to a privately run facility.
Long-haul trains moving to new hub
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The number of long-haul trains departing and arriving at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok will be slashed starting from Thursday, according to the Department of Rail Transport.
Schools set to move back online
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/01/2022
» Schools under the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) may move to online learning for a week when classes resume on Tuesday after the New Year holidays, the commission announced on Monday.
What?! We have a curfew?!
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2013
» Here is a taste of the Guru magazine writing style. It is not heavy reading. It may sound serious at first, but that doesn't last for long.
Empty tank scam fools taxi passengers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/04/2013
» If your taxi appears to have run out of petrol and the driver asks you to push the cab to the side of the road, don’t do it – unless you have all your belongings with you.
Beggar donates millions
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/04/2013
» Sixty-three year old Aiam Cambhiranon suffers from polio and speaks only in short, difficult-to-understand sentences. He could never hold a normal job, but as a beggar he excels.
Learning English: Not what it used to be
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/04/2013
» The internet is making it incredibly easy and fun to learn English. There are hundreds of learning English websites, but it is just as easy to “do it yourself”. Here’s an example featuring the latest news from the pop music world.
Airport police charged with wildlife smuggling
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2013
» Police have filed criminal charges in connection with trafficking illegal rhinoceros horns into the country against three junior officers stationed at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Palm oil farmers reopen roads to South
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/12/2012
» Traffic to and from the South is moving freely again after palm oil farmer reached a short-term agreement with government officials.