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Temple told to 'tone it down' after bell annoys luxury condo
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/10/2018
» Monks at 300-year-old Wat Sai have been ordered to hit their bell more softly in the early hours, to avoid further disturbing the sleeping residents of a nearby newly-built high-rise condominium.
Army bases to leave capital to ease traffic
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2018
» Army bases on crowded Chaeng Watthana, Samsen, Thahan, Amnuai Songkhram and Phahon Yothin roads will be relocated out of Bangkok to ease traffic congestion, a source close to the military said Monday.
Making a mockery
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/02/2018
» Political mockery involving luxury watches and military figures has allegedly been banned ahead of the 72nd Chulalongkorn-Thammasat Traditional Football Match at the National Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday.
Bang fai unsafe? Enter Talai (Video)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/06/2017
» Bang fai, handmade rockets, are a tradition in Thailand's northeast, but they can be a danger to aircraft. Talai are just as exciting, but villagers in Kalasin say they are safer.
New Year shooter in video clip reports to police
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/01/2017
» The young woman seen in a viral video in which she shoots a gun out a window multiple times to celebrate the New Year has turned herself into police, saying she didn’t realise she was doing anything wrong.
"Happy Birthday" is now free
Published on 29/06/2016
» Until yesterday, some musicians who wanted to record the world-famous birthday song were receiving bills from its alleged copyright owner.
Loy Krathong: Lanterns to fly, planes to stay away
Published on 17/11/2015
» You can't fight tradition, it seems, even when it presents a clear public danger. Thus, airlines have cancelled 74 scheduled flights to and from Chiang Mai during the three-day Loy Krathong festival to prevent any accidents involving sky lanterns.
Luang Phor Khoon passes away
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/05/2015
» Revered abbot Luang Phor Khoon passed away at 11.45am on Saturday, according to the fourth statement of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. He was 92 years old.
2nd child for Paula
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/09/2014
» Paula and her husband Edward already have a lovely daughter in Lyla Jane. By next Mother's Day, they will also have a son to celebrate with.
Kaeng Krachan welcomes Karen group
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/02/2013
» Karen tribespeople are used to being evicted from Kaeng Krachan National Park, but not welcomed. Now one group of Karen who lost their land in 1996 is getting a second chance.