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There have probably been better years
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/12/2021
» Well we've just about scraped through the Year of the Ox. It was a strange time, rather like living in a vacuum, not entirely sure what would happen next. Nothing could have been worse than 2020, but 2021 wasn't far off. At the start of the year there was hope that the cloud of Covid could be shaken off and we would all become happy folks in the Land of Smiles again, but it didn't quite work out that way -- it's the hope that kills you.
Lockdown upends people's lives
News, Published on 28/03/2020
» Though the partial lockdown has turned people's lives upside down, it is gaining traction with the public as the government scrambles to control the spread of Covid-19.
Face masks 'snapped up right away'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/02/2020
» Despite Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's assurance about the availability of surgical face masks, some pharmacies and convenience stores in two Bangkok districts were found to be running short on supplies.
Government woos wary China travellers
News, Published on 03/10/2018
» The government is stepping up efforts to woo back Chinese tourists following a series of recent negative incidents.
A look back at another 'amazing' year
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/12/2017
» It is customary at this time of the year to take a not too serious look back on the past 12 months, although there are some events you may well prefer to forget. If nothing else it will serve as a reminder that Thailand will always be Truly Amazing.
Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
Thai AirAsia to inaugurate flights to Vientiane in July
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 14/04/2016
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) looks set to start serving Vientiane as the second city in Laos, which until recently was largely off-limits to low-cost carriers (LCCs).
TAA to start Roi Et service
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/11/2014
» Roi Et, one of the northeastern provinces on the Thung Kula Rong Hai agricultural plain, is about to receive a major boost in air connectivity.
Yingluck the diplomat
Published on 21/11/2012
» Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is no longer a diplomatic novice. The list of world leaders she has met keeps getting longer and longer.
Visiting Obama gets no rest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/11/2012
» Visiting presidents get no time off for jet lag, it seems. President Obama's workday begins as soon as he gets off the plane at Don Mueang. Meanwhile, preparations continue for his visit.