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Folk singer Chinnakorn dies at 71
News, Published on 19/05/2017
» Legendary folk singer and National Artist Chinnakorn Krailart died yesterday morning of spinal infections following a lengthy battle with colon cancer. He was 71.
The wild old days
Life, Published on 13/04/2017
» As people prepare to celebrate Songkran, this year's festival sees a number of stricter road safety rules and regulations -- from the Section 44 edict requiring all car passengers to buckle up to the ban of water-throwing from the back of pickups along major roads and highways. But the spirit of Songkran has always been high -- and wild. Here we take a look at photos from the Bangkok Post's archives to see how Songkran revellers enjoyed the water war in the past with or without harsh traffic rules enforced.
Thiensurat looks forward to clean, clear future in water purification
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 05/06/2015
» Thiensurat Plc, which listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand last June under the symbol TSR, makes and distributes water purification systems to provide safe and clean water to households. Managing director Viruch Wongnirund discusses the company's strategy and outlook.
Senior Post staffer dies, aged 58
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 26/12/2014
» Veteran Post photographer Surapol Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn died at Siriraj Hospital on Thursday from oesophageal cancer. He was 58.
Selling illegal guns through Facebook, a risky business
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/02/2013
» Withaya Chai-Auari, 32, and Suriya Khoksombat, 25, should not be too surprised that they are in a Bangkok jail today. Making illegal guns and selling them through Facebook is a risky business.
Froc ending its work
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/12/2011
» The distribution of relief supplies was problematic, communications with the public often poor, but as the Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) winds down, people who worked for it are proud of the contribution they made.
Low-lying communities getting some relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2011
» With much of Bangkok dry or nearly dry, pumps are being moved to where they are really needed, the low-lying communities were drainage is difficult.
Cooperation improves
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/11/2011
» Repairs have been carried out on the Khlong Sam Wa sluice gate and cooperation between City Hall seems to be improving and the flood crisis continues.
Angry residents complicating flood control
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/10/2011
» The Bangkok governor wants protection for city workers building and repairing flood dykes as residents in flooded communities get angrier.
Thon Buri is next
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2011
» The entire Thon Buri area is expected to be submerged within three days as water levels in canals and the Chao Phyara river appear to be too high for defences to cope.