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At least 380 whales dead in Australia
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/09/2020
» At least 380 whales have died in a mass stranding in southern Australia, with rescuers managing to free just a few dozen survivors.
Japan rescuers seek survivors after typhoon kills 35
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/10/2019
» TOKYO: Tens of thousands of rescue workers were searching Monday for survivors of powerful Typhoon Hagibis, two days after the storm hit Japan, killing at least 35 people.
Free new Bangkok boat route begins trial
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/06/2019
» A free new boat route from Bang Wa BTS station to Chang pier started on Monday, providing an alternate way for commuters to travel between Bangkok and Thon Buri.
Koh Samui on alert as storm Pabuk nears
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/01/2019
» Local residents, tourists and tour operators have been advised to exercise extreme caution as Koh Samui braces for possibly severe weather conditions caused by tropical storm Pabuk.
Airport guard's assault on Chinese tourist worries Prayut
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2018
» PM Prayut ordered quick confidence-building measures for Chinese tourists after a security guard's attempted assault on a visitor at Don Mueang airport.
April Fool's Day (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/04/2015
» April Fools Day has come and gone. Once again, Google made the biggest splash, but an Uber announcement here in Thailand caught the world's interest as well.
Campaign promises become an issue
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/01/2013
» Phue Thai’s Pongsapat Pongcharoen’s pledge to expand Bangkok’s free bus service must not depend on national funding, says the Transport Minister, making it an instant campaign issue.
Earthquake felt in Bangkok (Monday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/11/2012
» At about 8:12 yesterday morning, I was at my computer and the desk seemed to be swaying slightly and I began to feel disoriented. Yes, it was the effects of a faraway earthquake and today we have many more details on what happened.
Surviving, the Japanese way
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2012
» In Ayutthaya, Japanese survival techniques are being introduced to Thai children in flood-prone areas to make them better prepared for future disasters.
Plans for a commuter-friendly Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/01/2012
» For starters, the Transport Minister wants commuters to be able to use a single ticket for all Bangkok mass transit services by 2015, services which will be greatly extended by 2019.