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Infrastructure plans prioritised
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/01/2018
» With Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha pledging to call a general election some time in 2018 between September and December, the government is likely to be busy revving up the development of myriad big-ticket infrastructure projects.
13 monkeys die in fire at UK safari park attraction
Associated Press, Published on 02/01/2018
» LONDON: Officials say 13 monkeys have died in a fire at a safari park in England.
US seeks to build military service depot
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/01/2018
» The United States Department of Defence wants to open a military arms maintenance centre in Thailand to supply and fix US armaments purchased by the Thai military, a Defence Ministry source says.
A view on the new zoo
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2018
» When news broke last month that Thailand's oldest zoo, Dusit Zoo, will be relocated from its present location in inner Bangkok to a new home in Pathum Thani province, it sent shock waves through the hearts of generations of Bangkokians. Back before shopping malls, cinemas, skating rinks, aquariums and wax museums took over as the capital's popular destinations, Dusit Zoo was a favourite attraction for the entire family -- a place where countless such families have had their photographs taken.
Road deaths at 375 after 6 days of NY holiday
Online Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» The holiday season road toll rose to 375 on Tuesday, the sixth the "seven dangerous days" of New Year travel, with Nakhon Ratchasima overtaking Si Sa Ket as the province with the most deaths.
Drink-driving behind 90% of violations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2018
» Drink-driving cases accounted for almost 90% of traffic offences during the New Year holiday period, according to the Probation Department.
Road deaths at 423 after final day of NY holiday
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2018
» The holiday season road death toll rose to 423 on Wednesday, the final day of the "seven dangerous days" of New Year travel, with Nakhon Ratchasima the province with the most deaths.
Give wildlife right of way
News, Editorial, Published on 05/01/2018
» Record numbers of visitors at Khao Yai National Park, especially during the New Year holidays, would not be a reason for concern if tourists had not increased the hazards for wild animals. The most pressing danger comes with personal car use which has resulted in crashes which have killed and injured many wild animals over the past decade.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 5 - 11
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Ministry probes for school bid graft
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/01/2018
» The Education Ministry is investigating potential corruption in a plan to construct multi-purpose field roofs for 11 schools in the Deep South provinces.