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Chiang Khong bridge to open December 11th
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2013
» Expected to boost trade with China, the 4th Thai-Lao friendship bridge in Chiang Rai, opens next week. Boost in tourists from China also expected.
The King frequently seen in public in 2012
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/12/2012
» His Majesty the King increased the number of his public appearances during 2012, a clear sign to his grateful subjects that his health had improved.
Long live the King (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/12/2012
» A huge crowd filled the Royal Plaza and far beyond to witness a rare public appearance by His Majesty the King as part of his 85th birthday celebrations.
Slow motion storm watch (Arrival)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/10/2012
» Gaemi has arrived in the Bangkok area, not as a tropical storm or a depression, but as big mass of ordinary rain. The rain, varying from light to heavy, is expected to last throughout the day.
Queen's Birthday: Helping people to walk again
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2012
» 24,000 people in Thailand have lost legs, mostly from auto accidents. New artificial leg reduces cost to 35,000 from 50,000.
Bringing durians back to life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/07/2012
» Floods in 2011 killed almost all the durian trees in Nonthaburi. Major efforts to replant these trees are underway.
Royal cruise draws thousands
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2012
» Thousands turned out to greet His Majesty the King Saturday as the Chao Phraya River from Bangkok to Nonthaburi was lit up by a spectacular show.
Farewell to a princess
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2012
» Their Majesties the King and Queen yesterday joined thousands of mourners from all over the country and a worldwide television audience in bidding farewell to Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.
HRH Princess Sirindhorn's innovative handicraft store
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/04/2012
» For over 10 years providing rural local handicrafts to city people in a way that preserves local wisdom & the environment while generating local income.
Sad story of disabled soldier
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2012
» With more than 4,300 killed in the South since 2004, bomb or gunshot injuries have disabled many more who often must rely on their family.