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Coup-anniversary bomb 'targets officers'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/05/2017
» Nails attached to bomb aimed to kill military, commissioned officers & their family which used the waiting room targeted to receive medicine.
Winds of change: Chula's new student president Netiwit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/05/2017
» Reform of established rules and traditions, key promises of newly elected Chulalongkorn University student council president.
Thai warship to protect Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/01/2017
» After rough seas delay launch, naval frigate to maintain constant contact with ferries traveling between Pattaya & Hua Hin.
Pokemon Go comes to Thailand in September
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/07/2016
» True Corp Plc plans to launch Nintendo Co Ltd's smash-hit mobile phone game Pokemon Go in the country in September, a top executive at the firm said on Thursday.
Marching bands in Thailand & Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2016
» Inspired by military service in Germany, Prince Paribatra (1881-1944) wrote over 70 marching band pieces during his life. Many western brass instructors served at the court of Siam.
Uber calls for rule changes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/06/2016
» Uber, a smartphone-based motorcycle and taxi service, has proposed the Transport Ministry amend public transport regulations to allow the company to operate legally.
Gen Preecha feels the heat
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/04/2016
» "Nepotism", giving unfair advantages to your own family, is the word of the day regarding the appointment of Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha's son to an army position. The Bangkok Post's Veera Prateepchaikul explain why it fits.
Volunteers exceed conscripts in this year's draft
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2016
» The focus is always on the tense lotteries held to fill the manpower needs of the military services, but this year volunteers have greatly reduced the number of conscripts needed.
Six soldiers jailed for beating soldier to death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2016
» In most recent of several military abuse cases to make it to mainstream & social media, six non-commissioned officers (NCOs) beat a recruit to death.
How to boost confidence in the police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2016
» Long criticised for corruption, inefficiency & influence peddling, reform of police should come first, most Thais would say.