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Time to leave
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/11/2017
» This is my last day at the Bangkok Post after 25 years running various English-language learning programmes. In fact, this is my last story.
Thai English-language scene brightening, says expert
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/11/2017
» Thailand has shown promising signs of improvement in overall English literacy, despite being ranked 53rd out of 80 countries in this year's Education First (EF) index, according to representatives of the Swiss-based language school.
Doctor admits crashing into guard but denies fleeing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2017
» A senior public health official admitted Monday to ramming his car into and seriously injuring a security guard at the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi on Friday.
Powerful typhoon lashes Japan, Tokyo "largely unscathed" (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2017
» Powerful Typhoon Lan made landfall on the Pacific coast of central Japan early Monday, leaving at least two persons dead and one missing as it battered a wide area with heavy rain and strong winds, but the capital was "largely unscathed."
Court frees pork vendor wrongfully detained for 200 days
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/09/2017
» The Criminal Court has acquitted a fried pork vendor who had spent 200 days in detention after being wrongfully accused of stealing diamond jewellery worth about 15 million baht.
'Life or death' concerns over heart operation ban
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2017
» The Public Health Ministry is working to solve issues arising from Mongkutwattana Hospital being barred from delivering heart surgery to patients under the universal healthcare scheme.
Earthquake flattens buildings in Mexico City, death toll rising (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2017
» Local media reported around 30 collapsed buildings in Mexico City from a 7.1-magnitude earthquake as the overall toll including surrounding areas reached 248, amid fears it could rise further.
Copper sells out as late King's coins in high demand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2017
» An additional 40,000 copper coins to mark the upcoming cremation ceremony for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej sold out in 15 minutes on the first day of the second round of reservations.
Woman accused of marrying and cheating 7 men
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/09/2017
» Seven men have filed complaints against a woman, accusing her of fraud after she allegedly tricked them into marrying her and took away expensive dowries.
Yingluck escaped with help of state officials, sources say (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2017
» Some state officials were complicit in Yingluck Shinawatra's flight from justice this week, sources told the Bangkok Post on Friday. Reuters quotes senior Phua Thai party members as saying she has arrived in Dubai.