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Farewell to two fine former colleagues
Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/12/2023
» Far too many of my former Bangkok Post colleagues have passed away this year and this week things got even worse with two more old pals gone.
Gen Saprang dies at age 75
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/11/2023
» Gen Saprang Kalayanamitr, a pivotal figure in the September 2006 coup that ousted the Thaksin Shinawatra government, died of lung cancer on Tuesday morning. He was 75.
Teen idol David Cassidy of 'Partridge Family' fame dies
Associated Press, Published on 22/11/2017
» NEW YORK: David Cassidy, the teen and pre-teen idol who starred in the 1970s sitcom "The Partridge Family" and sold millions of records as the musical group's lead singer, died on Tuesday aged 67.
Prominent astronomer Prof Rawi dies
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2017
» Prominent astronomer and thinker Emeritus Professor Rawi Phawilai died peacefully in the early hours of Friday at the age of 91 years.
Senior Post ex-reporter Yuwadee dies at 71
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2017
» Retired Bangkok Post senior reporter Yuwadee Tunyasiri, one of the country's most familiar media figures, died early Friday from internal bleeding after she collapsed last week. She was 71 years old.
Museum founder dies from injuries received in tumble
Online Reporters, Published on 25/01/2017
» The founder of the Bangkok Folk Museum died on Wednesday from severe head injuries incurred when she fell from the second floor of her residence on the museum premises in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district on Jan 15.
Actress Marasri Na Bangchang dies at 84
Online Reporters, Published on 23/12/2016
» Veteran actress Marasri Na Bangchang, well remembered by soap opera viewers, died peacefully at a hospital in Chiang Mai early on Friday morning.
Famous songwriter Chongrak dies at 78
Online Reporters, Published on 29/11/2016
» Singer and songwriter Chongrak Chankana died at Chularat 3 Hospital in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province early on Monday. He was 78.
Pyongyang mourns 'a close friend and comrade'
Kyodo News, Published on 28/11/2016
» PYONGYANG - North Korea began three days of official mourning on Monday for late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, remembering him as a "close friend" and heroic ally in a joint struggle against US aggression.
Country singer Santi Duangsawang dies at 48
Online Reporters, Published on 04/11/2016
» Santi Duangsawang, renowned for his sweet country songs, died on Friday morning aged 48 years after a cerebral hemorrhage that left him in a coma for five days.