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At least 22 killed in Suphan Buri fireworks explosion
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/01/2024
» At least 22 people were killed on Wednesday in an explosion at a Suphan Buri fireworks factory where a blast a year ago left one person dead and three injured. About 10 more people are said to be missing.
Bangkok ‘most at risk’ for virus spread
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2020
» China tried to come to grips with the expanding coronavirus outbreak, with the death toll climbing as residents returned from the Lunar New Year holidays.
Water wars looming
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» The sustainability of the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) plan is at risk of being stymied by drought and water conflicts, water experts warn.
Future Forward Party lays out reform for booze producers
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/01/2020
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) on Tuesday unveiled a plan to push a law touted through parliament that would open up the country's alcoholic beverage industry and ensure fair treatment for new and small liquor and beer producers.
Ghostbusters sought to rescue "haunted" village
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2017
» On Sunday, people from 370 households in a Kalasin village hired ghostbusters to catch ghosts they thought were responsible for several mysterious deaths.
Hurricane Irma leaves path of destruction
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/09/2017
» Irma, the monster storm which first pummeled the Caribbean before hammering Florida has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but forecasters warned of "life-threatening" storm surges, heavy winds and risk of tornadoes.
"Steamed gum" soup tricks Pattaya diners
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/08/2017
» Some restaurants in Pattaya have been found using steamed vegetable gum instead of expensive swallow nests in their soup, according to the Department of Special Investigation.
Strong baht to be short-lived, says Finance Minister
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2017
» The strength of the baht, which last week became the best-performing currency in Asia against the US dollar in 2017, will be short-lived, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Sugar cane: Farmers profit from high output, high prices
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/04/2017
» With higher returns, sugar industry to make changes to satisfy rival Brazil, challenging Thai subsidies at the WTO.
Dhammajayo stripped of monastic rank by His Majesty the King
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2017
» Will Phra Dhammajayo be forever beyond the reach of the law? The monks rise to power & wealth seems to be coming to an end.