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The volunteer spirit
Life, Published on 24/10/2017
» Over 2 million Thais registered to serve as volunteers during the royal cremation period, carrying out several unpaid tasks, at Sanam Luang and elsewhere, from venue preparation, catering, public information services and funeral flower distribution to first aid and traffic safety. Here we talk to some of them about their duties and their pride in serving King Bhumibol one last time.
Mass transit: 60 million baht for your land?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2013
» To build electric trains some people will lose their land. Rumours swirl about who it will be & possible huge payoffs from govt.
Preparing for an Asean Economic Community in 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2012
» Bridging the language & cultural gap with other ASEAN states will require learning more English as well as ASEAN languages.
Protesters take action
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2011
» The Din Daeng-Don Muang tollway and the big-bag barrier were targets of flood-weary protesters yesterday. More action seems likely as some residential areas have been swamped for over a month.
Flood situation worsens as crisis becomes political
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2011
» Flood waters continue to move deeper into Bangkok as the city and national governments just can't seem to fully cooperate with each other.