Showing 1 - 10 of 374
Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt sign rules after fatal turbulence
Published on 24/05/2024
» Singapore Airlines has tightened cabin-service rules when planes hit turbulence after one passenger died and scores were injured on a flight from London earlier this week.
From Fleet Street to the Big Chilli
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/05/2024
» It came as a shock to learn that long-time friend and colleague Colin Hastings died on Monday in Bang Saray when he suffered heart failure and the car he was driving collided with a wall. He was 73. Here are a few personal memories of Colin, best known as publisher of Big Chilli magazine.
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.
Legalise sex work
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/04/2024
» Re: "US carrier docks in Chon Buri for 'community service", (BP, April 24).
Spending plans?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/04/2024
» Re: "Prawit declares B87m in assets", (BP, April 25).
Stormy, windy days during Lunar New Year
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2024
» Bangkok and several provinces across Thailand are bracing for rain and winds, followed by a slight drop in temperatures over the weekend, as numerous families will travel during Chinese New Year vacations.
Thai artists shine at Japan snow sculpture competition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2024
» A team of Thai ice sculpture artists were runners-up at the Sapporo International Snow Sculpture in Japan on Wednesday with their artwork inspired by the Mekong River's mystical nagas.
Clouds of emotion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/01/2024
» When people look at clouds, they like to imagine different things from the shapes they see. As an artist who enjoys outdoor sports and is weather conscious, Pazut Wutigornsombatkul drew inspiration from clouds to create his debut solo exhibition "On Cloud Nine" at River City Bangkok.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
How two little piggies saved their bacon
Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/11/2023
» Following last week's gripping yarn concerning the rescue of Fiona, the loneliest sheep in the world, it seems only fair to report on another tale featuring animals in distress. My thanks to reader Paul Drew for alerting me to the saga of two pigs, Butch and Sundance, who became known in England as the Tamworth Two, belonging to the breed of that name.