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City Hall builds rafts to trap canal rubbish
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/08/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is incorporating local wisdom in its effort to deal with rubbish in the capital's canals, by building bamboo rafts to snare trash initially along Khlong Prem Prachakorn.
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Coping with Covid
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/01/2021
» For a month, the new wave of Covid-19 has disrupted Thailand's economic recovery and people's lives. Authorities ordered some businesses and entertainment venues in high-risk areas to close temporarily, resulting in some entrepreneurs and workers losing income or jobs.
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Government asserts control
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2011
» Local residents have been ordered not to interfere with flood management efforts like the building of the dyke pictured below to block floodwater from flowing into Khlong Prem Prachakorn.
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Northern run-off hits Sai Mai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/10/2011
» The Bangkok governor has just told residents of the Sai Mai area to evacuate as the northern run-off overwhelms local defences.
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Streets lined with yellow as King greets loyal subjects
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2019
» The chant of "Long Live the King" was heard all along the seven-kilometre route of His Majesty King Rama X's post-coronation procession on Sunday.
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Groom fugitive nabbed
News, Pongpat Wongyala, Published on 27/10/2014
» A man on the run for attempted murder was arrested at his wedding in Sai Mai district of Bangkok yesterday.
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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.
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Bangkok fights on (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2011
» Thousands of volunteers have joined the effort to prevent flooding in Bangkok's most vulnerable districts as defences continue to crumble above the city.
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Celebrity election failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2011
» Celebrity means little in politics. Celebrities-turned-politicians relying on name rather than experience failed dismally.
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Added excitement
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/01/2012
» Gambling is normally exciting enough to draw punters, but one well-hidden and illegal Bangkok casino apparently had another attraction: topless women
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