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Commuters face rail travel woes
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.
I've done my best, says Prayut
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/03/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he has tried his best during his time as the country's leader and said he will respect the decision of voters if they don't vote for him in the next election.
UPDATE: Thai-Philippine relations: PM Prayut meets President Duterte
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/03/2017
» For two fellow Asean countries that are only 3-hours apart by air, the state visit by President Duterte of the Philippines laid the groundwork for future cooperation.
Weekly business news quiz: October 21-25, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Check if you understand the issues and vocabulary in this week's most important business news stories.
Amnesty bill & protest (UPDATE #4)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2013
» House deliberation of amnesty bill starts at 1pm with plans to pass first reading by 11pm. March to parliament called off after police opposition.
Amnesty bills: Haunted by ghost of Thaksin?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/08/2013
» Six amnesty bills this time. 25 in 81 years of Thai democracy. Who gets amnesty in each version?
Next Dalai Lama could be a woman
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2013
» Dalai Lama: "Females have more sensitivity about others' well-being...My father angered easily, my mother showed love & compassion."
China's rubber ducks: Tanks into ducks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2013
» 1989's "tank man" reborn as "rubber duck" man in 2013 on the internet but Chinese govt may not like so he was deleted.
Populist policies: Yingluck's worse than Thaksin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» First generation populist policies (universal healthcare, OTOP) better than second generation policies (rice pledging scheme, first car rebate).
Rice Scheme: Govt leak puts loss at 200 billion baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/05/2013
» Govt to lose 200 billion on rice scheme not 70-100 billion. Asean neighbors importing less rice, global supply rising.