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In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» LAGOS — Standing outside a public hospital in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Michelin Hunsa is still "traumatised" from the two-hour wait it took to get an ambulance for her mother, found unconscious by her neighbours.
Israelis rally nationwide calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
AFP, Published on 17/08/2025
» TEL AVIV - Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel Sunday calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, as the military prepares a new offensive.
Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises
AFP, Published on 01/07/2025
» ATHENS - Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent’s most popular destinations.
Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are — especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are - especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
The price of demanding justice
Editorial, Published on 01/06/2025
» What is the price of demanding justice or better services from the state? Legal action, fines -- and, in the worst-case scenario, imprisonment.
If in doubt, just have a cup of tea
Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/05/2025
» You may recall last week's Battle of Britain item in PostScript featured two English ladies' who came across a German pilot who had crashed in a field. Their first reaction was to offer him a cup of tea, an indication of just how "having a cuppa" is ingrained in British culture. Admittedly that was 85 years ago but even these days most Brits wouldn't turn down a "cuppa".
New overpasses to ease traffic jams across Bangkok
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Transport Ministry is planning to construct new overpasses in and around Bangkok to help ease traffic congestion across the capital.
Crane falls from Rama II expressway, injures one
News, Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2025
» SAMUT SAKHON — A six-wheeler crane fell from an under-construction expressway on Rama II Road onto a moving pickup truck, injuring the driver early on Friday.
Mystery person seen throwing rock at Rama II traffic
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2025
» Images have surfaced online showing a mysterious individual throwing a rock from an unfinished bridge at vehicles on Rama II Road, which has been under scrutiny for a series of fatal incidents.