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Protecting urban memory
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/04/2025
» Penprapa Ployseesuay did not know her husband's family had been the guardians of the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine until they married in 1997. She quit her factory job in Nakhon Pathom and relocated to Bangkok to start a family. Despite the departure of her husband, she has been unwavering in her caretaking duties.
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
Wassana Nanuam, Mongkol Bangprapa and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/04/2025
» Three Thai men suspected of being nominees for a Chinese state-owned construction firm, a major partner in the collapsed state audit building, were arraigned in court on Tuesday.
The last stand
Life, Atitaya Teepawat, Published on 25/03/2025
» Hearts were broken when the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) greenlit the decision to raze Scala Cinema, the last stand-alone cinema in Bangkok, in 2020 despite opposition from activists who attempted to save the cinema's irreplaceable art deco architecture.
Actress ‘Due’ faces B62m embezzlement accusation
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/03/2025
» Police are investigating an embezzlement complaint by a health and beauty products billionaire against Thai actress Arisara “Due” Thongborisut.
Remembering the 'King of the Talking Song'
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/08/2024
» National Artist and luk thung icon Phloen Phromdaen passed away on Aug 3, aged 85. He was one of the titans of the luk thung world, garnering the nickname Raja Phleng Phut (King of the Talking Song) for the spoken passages in the middle of his songs.
PM allays foreign quota fears
Onnucha Hutasingh and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday defended the proposal to raise the proportion of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% to 75% and extend land lease terms for foreigners to 99 years from 30-50 years, saying these measures will help stimulate the economy.
‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa & Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attempt to flee the country again in order to escape a lese-majeste case that has been brought against him, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Forces drill for border skirmish
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/05/2024
» A joint air force-army drill was under way in Sukhothai province on Thursday to harmonise ground force and air support in a simulated war to deal with a border conflict.
Thaksin hints he knows who’s behind anti-PM push
Prasit Tangprasert and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/05/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, yesterday dropped a hint that he knows who is behind the legal move led by 40 caretaker senators that may cost Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin his job.
Court accepts petition against PM
Wassana Nanuam, Mongkol Bangprapa and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2024
» The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition seeking the ouster of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his decision to appoint a minister with a prison record. However, the court has voted 5-4 not to suspend him from duty pending its ruling.