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Fatal crash: Driver admits to falling asleep
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2017
» The driver of the passenger van that hit a big truck, killing four Japanese tourists and their guide, in Bang Pa-in district on Wednesday has confessed to dozing off at the wheel, according to police.
Vehicle flood damage insurance claims jump
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2017
» Owners of 3,184 vehicles have made insurance claims totalling about 45.6 million baht for damage caused by flooding in Bangkok over the past week, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
8 provinces reeling from Doksuri flooding (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/09/2017
» Water is slowly receding in eight provinces ravaged by widespread flooding brought on by tropical depression Doksuri.
Hurricane Irma leaves path of destruction
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/09/2017
» Irma, the monster storm which first pummeled the Caribbean before hammering Florida has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but forecasters warned of "life-threatening" storm surges, heavy winds and risk of tornadoes.
More than 570,000 families affected by floods
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2017
» Flooding persisted in nine provinces on Wednesday, mostly in the Northeast, with more than 570,000 families affected by the floods that have ravaged much of the country over the last month.
Flood warnings for Si Sa Ket as Sakon Nakhon improves
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/07/2017
» A flood warning has been issued for the lower northeastern province of Si Sa Ket, where several reservoirs are already at full capacity. Meanwhile Sakon Nakhon airport will reopen on Tuesday.
Free textbook scheme to continue, recycling delayed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/05/2017
» Students will continue to receive free new textbooks for at least the next two years after authorities decided to delay the Education Ministry's plan to switch over to a system where study books would be lent to students and re-used time and again.
Heavy rain to continue in Bangkok, northern areas (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/05/2017
» A huge electrical storm and heavy rain pounded Bangkok late Wednesday and early Thursday, flooding most roads in the city and causing problems for the Thursday morning commute. More rain is expected through Sunday.
Relief for BKK motorists as two roads set to reopen
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/05/2017
» The fire-damaged Thai-Belgium Bridge on Rama IV Road is ready to be reopened to motorists today while he reopening of the Ratchayothin intersection could take place on May 22.
Songkran's ugly side
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/04/2017
» Gun violence and foul-smelling liquids have marred Songkran festivities in Ayutthaya and Chon Buri.