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Debbie Reynolds dead at 84, one day after daughter Carrie Fisher dies
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2016
» Film legend Debbie Reynolds, best known for classic musical Singin' in the Rain died Wednesday after suffering a stroke, a day after the death of her movie star daughter Carrie Fisher.
Colombian president wins Nobel Prize for peace efforts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2016
» After 50-years of civil war tore Colombia apart, referendum was to end war but voted down last month.
UPDATED: Aung San Suu Kyi visits Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2016
» Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Thailand Thursday for three-day visit. Visits to migrant workers & refugee camps & bilateral talks on Dawei, migrants & refugees on agenda during trip.
Rebel bomb-making base captured in Pattani
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2016
» Combined military-police force takes rebel bomb-making base concealed deep in mangrove forest, accessible only by boat.
Jade: 50 tonne jade boulder found in Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/02/2014
» Half-buried jade boulder deep in rebel territory, guarded by soldiers. Govt & rebels in talks before handing rock over.
Tourism: Death Railway to Kanchanaburi
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/04/2013
» To attract tourists, Myanmar plans to rebuild & reconnect to Thailand, famous railway build by prisoners of war during World War II.
Refugee camp fire cause still in dispute
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/03/2013
» It is still not clear what caused the inferno that killed 37 Karen refugees and injured more than 100 in Mae Hong Song camp on Friday. Humanitarian assistance is now pouring in. Photo by Thiti Wannamontha.
Death zone
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/02/2013
» Narathiwat militants were unaware they were entering a death zone, the Bangkok Post's veteran military affairs reporter Wassana Nanuam writes.
155th teacher dies in South
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2012
» Teachers told to sleep at schools for their own safety. Teachers close 332 schools in Pattani to pressure for new protective measures.
Struggles of Thailand's unknown champion
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/05/2012
» He's 37 & can't move much of his body but could still win a gold medal in weightlifting at the London Paralympics Games.