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Designs progressing for new skytrain stations at Saphan Taksin, Sathon
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2017
» Two stations, part of the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc network, are expected to open for use in 2019 and 2020. The Saphan Taksin station is intended to end the bottleneck across the Chao Phraya river.
Proving who you are
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2017
» The government plans to set up a national single-point digital identity platform by mid-2018 in an effort to centralise identity verification, reduce online fraud and improve the efficiency of financial and e-commerce activities.
King orders more space for mourners
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2017
» His Majesty the King has instructed the government to allocate more areas for people to watch the royal cremation ceremony at Sanam Luang.
Chao Phraya dam increases discharge, floodwaters to rise, inner Bangkok still safe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2017
» The Chao Phraya barrage will release even more water as the dam faces heavy pressure from increasing run-off from the north. Floodwater south of Chai Nat, including Bangkok's adjacent Nonthaburi, could rise as much as 30cm.
Powerful typhoon lashes Japan, Tokyo "largely unscathed" (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2017
» Powerful Typhoon Lan made landfall on the Pacific coast of central Japan early Monday, leaving at least two persons dead and one missing as it battered a wide area with heavy rain and strong winds, but the capital was "largely unscathed."
Sad ending: Rescued wild elephant dies (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2017
» A wild bull elephant rescued from a deep canal in Phitsanulok after being trapped for more than 24 hours has died while under care in Lampang.
Cold season to start next week
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2017
» The cold season is expected to arrive early next week, with temperatures initially dropping by 2-5°C, the Meteorological Department says.
Record exports in September
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2017
» Exports set a new monthly high at US$21,812 million in September, rising 12.2% year-on-year, and export growth in the first nine months of the year was the best in six years.
Hungry monkey army invades Khao Wang
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2017
» An army of hungry monkeys is once again wreaking havoc in the local community at Khao Wang, ransacking homes and shops, stealing food and even attacking tourists visiting the town’s landmark hill.
Flood waters to be emptied out to sea in 7 days – if...
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2017
» The government has set a deadline for the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) to push massive amounts of runoff from the North out to sea – seven days, assuming there are no further torrential rains.