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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.
Mall massacre sparks army rejig
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/02/2020
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong has said he plans to drastically revamp the military's controversial business operations following the mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima on March 8.
Bus breakdown reveals weapons smuggling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/08/2012
» Bus breaks down, passengers leave bus, then discovery of military weapon cache of a mystery passenger with military-style haircut in the bus.
Big bag conflict continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2011
» Unable to win the prime ministers approval for allowing the release of water through the big bag barrier, Don Muang residents have done the job themselves.
Flood situation worsens as crisis becomes political
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2011
» Flood waters continue to move deeper into Bangkok as the city and national governments just can't seem to fully cooperate with each other.
Froc members get wet too
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2011
» Being a member of the the government's Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) does not give you any special immunity from the floods.
Saving Chatuchak's luxury fish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2011
» Like vendors all over Bangkok, Chatuchak's exotic pet shops must save their merchandise first. Floods are dangerous for some fish too.
Situation critical (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/10/2011
» Waters from the north have arrived in Bangkok, causing widespread flooding and renewed calls for evacuation of hardest-hit areas.
Mother Nature steps up the pressure
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2011
» As a mass of floodwater from the north reaches the city's outer defences, authorities are sounding less and less confident that Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has ravaged much of the country.
Ground zero shifts to Bangkok (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2011
» There is a lot to watch today as attention shifts to Bangkok. Among the topics we are following are flooding in the Khlong Prapa area, the expected arrival of the northern run-off and a possible dispute between the national and city governments.