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Parliamentary Reform
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/01/2011
» Proposed laws require MPs and those called to testify before parliament take their responsibilities seriously.
Help is on way
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/02/2011
» The government is chartering a plane at Cairo airport to fly the stranded Thais to Amman, where they will be picked up by a Thai Airways International plane for a flight home
Joint evacuation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/02/2011
» Thailand and two of its Asean partners are joining together to evacuate thousands of their nationals from the violence in Egypt.
Rough journey
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/03/2011
» More stories of hardship and danger from Thai workers returning from Libya.
Be skinny and white!
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2011
» The "skinny and white" ideal pushed by ad agencies and Thai Airways is a health hazard and discriminates against many regions in the country.
Under stress
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/03/2011
» Thais have been very generous in collecting donations for the relief effort in Japan, and it appears there are many Thai expats in Japan who need help as well.
India holidays in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2011
» With hundreds of flights from India to Thailand each week, trends put Indian visitors at 1 million next year. Repeat visits and cheaper airlines drive this trend.
Young girls only, please
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/09/2011
» Hiring only "beautiful girls with nice personalities" in their early 20s, budget airline Nok Air seeks to "rejuvenate brand image" & "improve service efficiency."
Floods block roads out of Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2011
» Floodwaters make it impossible to move goods to stores quickly. The Navy and Thai Airways being asked to help.
Suvarnabhumi: Tourist arrivals falling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Cancellations & falling bookings for trips to Thailand due to fear but Suvarnabhumi protected. Flood-free destinations promoted.