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Stuck in the middle
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/06/2020
» In 2015-16 during one of the grimmest humanitarian crises in decades, more than 300,000 displaced people tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea to safety in Europe and away from persecution and danger in war-ravaged North Africa. At least 15,000 lost their lives in the crossings, according to the the International Organization for Migration (IOM). That was just the tip of an iceberg.
Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
Cremation exhibit to be held Nov 2-30
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/10/2017
» An exhibition on the royal cremation ceremony will be displayed in the ceremonial grounds around the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang from Thursday until Nov 30, and it is expected to be large enough to accommodate 56,000 people a day, said Maj Gen Santipong Thammapiya, deputy chief of the 1st Army Region.
Foreigners join mourning Thais
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 26/10/2017
» As hundreds of thousands of Thai mourners swarmed the Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds Wednesday, ahead of the royal cremation ceremony Thursday for the late King, some foreigners also came to join the nation in bidding a final farewell to the beloved late King of Thailand.
Visitors flock to flower tunnel
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 23/10/2017
» Locals, volunteers, and vendors joined hands to turn 400 metres of the road along the Pak Klong Talad flower market into a spectacular "Flowers for Father" exhibition, to pay final respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.