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Official caught with envelope holding B3.2m bribe
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2023
» A senior Bangkok district official caught with an envelope containing 3.2 million baht in cash has denied it was a bribe.
Prayut to get jab on Sunday
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/02/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will get the first shot of Covid-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca on Sunday.
Immigration denies 'Fast Track' abuse
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/05/2019
» The Immigration Bureau has dismissed allegations it is exploiting its "Fast Track Lane" cards that enable holders to pass through special lanes at immigration counters.
Regime seeks neighbours' help on smog
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/04/2019
» The government has sought cooperation from Myanmar and Laos to help mitigate haze, which is wreaking havoc in the North, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Foreign labour cap set at 20% under new law
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/05/2018
» A new law, which comes into effect on July 1, will cap the number of migrant workers which companies and industries can hire at 20%.
Rain, not run-off, finally breaks Lat Krabang’s defences
Published on 01/10/2012
» Lat Krabang industrial estate remained dry during the great flood of 2011, but water from this year’s rainfall finally found a weakness in its defences. The breached earthen dyke has been repaired but a new one is clearly needed.
BMA’s flood planning blasted again (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/09/2012
» Democrat Party-led City Hall's flood preparations have received plenty of criticism from the Pheu Thai party, but yesterday's criticism from a prominent academic may have been more damaging and accurate.
The Bang Rakam Model
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2011
» The Bang Rakam Model promoted by the PM for flood relief and control has its good points, say Bang Rakam residents, but it needs some adjustments.
His Majesty the King to make birthday appearance
Published on 30/11/2011
» His Majesty the King will make a public appearance on his 84th birthday, the highlight of this year's celebrations. Photo courtesy of CM organiser public company.
Pramote: Inner city not in danger
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/10/2011
» Pramote Maiklad, former irrigation chief who worked closely with HM the King, says Bangkok's inner city should suffer at most from minor flooding.