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Retired cops help combat crime at Chatuchak
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/05/2013
» Chatuchak is a great market, but it also has thieves, pickpockets, drug users and even a "one-dollar gang". Retired police officers have been brought in to keep things under control.
Afghan Buddha statues in danger
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2012
» A group of about 100 monks and Buddhists called on the United Nations and Unesco yesterday to help save the remains of ancient Buddha sculptures threatened by a copper mining project in Afghanistan.
Ancient metalworkers slowly disappearing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/05/2012
» Families of craftsmen have been living on the Bangkok Noi canal since Ayutthaya times but their ancient craft is disappearing.
Gold's popularity skyrockets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2011
» Gold prices continue moving up and up with no end in sight due to continuing problems in US and European economies.
Unnamed politician helps wildlife smuggler
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2011
» Foreign NGO tracked smuggler down, but why the unnamed politician who helped the smuggler remains unnamed, remains a mystery.
Ancient Buddha statue theft
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/03/2011
» Detectives track down the thieves of Chiang Saen's 500 year old Luang Phor Chiang Saen Buddha image.
Top teachers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/01/2011
» Yesterday was Teacher's Day and four Thai teachers from very different circumstances were presented medals by the PM.