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Revellers ignore splash ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2022
» The government is urging full compliance with the ban on water-splashing during the Songkran holidays, to help prevent cases from spiralling out of control after the long break.
Heavy rain and floods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/07/2013
» Heavy rain & floods mark official beginning of rainy season all over Thailand.
Like K-pop? Then you’re a “ting”
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/05/2013
» Get started with Sithikorn Wongwudthianun’s long feature story on K-pop fans in Thailand in today’s Brunch magazine and find out why they are called “ting’s”. Then take a test to find out what kind of “ting” you might be.
Censorship: Preah Vihear documentary
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/04/2013
» Cambodian soldier interviewed in film may have wrong information that may be threat to national security.
Songkran road accidents: Mostly motorcycles
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2013
» 321 dead, 3,040 injured, 78.11% motorcycles, 21% no helmet, alcohol 39.11%, speeding 23.59%, 232,600 no helmet violations.
Water festival more important than water shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2013
» 45 drought provinces declared disaster areas but Songkran is a time to travel back home & reunite with families, so the show must go on.
Gambling: Yingluck's lucky numbers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/04/2013
» Licence plate of Prime Minister's van is so popular as lottery bet that bookies refuse to take bets on it.
Songkran: No water fights from back of trucks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/03/2013
» Water fights from the back of pickup trucks, a common sight during Songkran, are against the law starting this Songkran for road safety reasons.
Chuvit targets big four policemen
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/03/2013
» Corrupt police caught profiting from casinos quietly transferred back to original positions afterwards, Chuwit claims.
Retail: Central buys Danish department store
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2013
» Ilum, a unique & famous department store in Denmark with a 120-year-old building on the main shopping street in Copenhagen, part of Central's overseas investment strategy.