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Protesters warned to stay away
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/11/2022
» Police have warned protest groups not to cause disturbances during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit later this week and stay at a designated protest site.
No powder smearing, foam parties during Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2022
» The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has decided to ban powder smearing and foam parties during the Songkran festival next month.
Impact opens doors to virus patients
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2021
» A new field hospital opened on Friday at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi for up to 5,000 Covid-19 patients.
Protestors wrap Democracy Monument
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/11/2020
» Three pro-democracy rally groups came together on Saturday to wrap Democracy Monument in a huge banner bearing messages calling for reform.
Thousands join rival rallies
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 13/01/2020
» Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha turned up in droves on Sunday for their respective political rallies, with the rival camps likely to square off again next month when the anti-Prayut event organisers plan another event in Chiang Mai.
New megamall to occupy 400 rai at Klong Toey port
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/05/2019
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) said it only plans to use about half of a 900-rai area at Klong Toey port, and hand the rest over to a real-estate project to facilitate a new landmark by the Chao Phraya River.
AoT scraps controversial airport design
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/02/2019
» Airports of Thailand Plc's (AoT) board on Wednesday approved a 42-billion-baht plan to build a second terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport, but it scrapped a blueprint for the terminal's design.
Indonesia mourns as tsunami death toll climbs
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/10/2018
» PALU, Indonesia: The toll from an earthquake and tsunami soared to 832 confirmed dead on Sunday, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers grappled to get aid to outlying communities cut off from communications and help.
Unions oppose land deal in high-speed airport rail plan
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 06/08/2018
» Activists and workers' unions have demanded land development plans be immediately excluded from the terms of reference of the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports, alleging it would monopolise involvement in the megaproject down to "a few large firms."
Election date not promised
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 30/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to clarify whether the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will step down from power after the February 2019 general election.