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HM the King envisages a nation of volunteers
News, Published on 12/07/2024
» His Majesty the King instructed the King's Private Offices 904 to set up the royally initiated Jit Arsa (spirit of volunteering) project in tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother for their contributions to the Thai nation.
Thai evacuees from Sudan to arrive Thursday night
Published on 27/04/2023
» The first group of Thai evacuees from Sudan, 78 people, will arrive in Bangkok at 10pm on Thursday, according to the air force.
Green Line extension contracts signed
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2015
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) on Friday signed four contracts worth combined 27.786 billion baht for the construction of the extension of the Green Line from Mor Chit to Saphan Mai and Khu Kot in Pathum Thani.
Car blaze cancels golf outing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/05/2013
» Niwat Ruangying never made it to his golf outing yesterday. Instead, he stood in shock by the roadside, watching his car go up in flames.
Just reflections of ourselves
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 16/05/2013
» The wonderful thing about representative democracy is that, not only do we get exactly what we vote for, but the people sitting in government also represent exactly the people walking in the streets. It’s like a reflection in the mirror.
“W” and “K”, not “B”
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/12/2011
» In Thailand, a favourite way to identify suspects in a crime is by using the initial of their name, especially when the evidence isn't strong enough to make an arrest.
Bring out the pumps (Sunday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2011
» Fed-up residents of Muang Ake housing estate and other heavily inundated Bangkok communities have renewed hope as a government pumping operation begins today.
Residents angry over "big bag" barrier
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2011
» The big bag (sandbag) barrier in northern Bangkok has been credited with saving the inner city from flooding, but it has left residents in the outer city under water, prompting protests.
Cooperation improves
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/11/2011
» Repairs have been carried out on the Khlong Sam Wa sluice gate and cooperation between City Hall seems to be improving and the flood crisis continues.
Angry residents complicating flood control
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/10/2011
» The Bangkok governor wants protection for city workers building and repairing flood dykes as residents in flooded communities get angrier.