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How two little piggies saved their bacon
Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/11/2023
» Following last week's gripping yarn concerning the rescue of Fiona, the loneliest sheep in the world, it seems only fair to report on another tale featuring animals in distress. My thanks to reader Paul Drew for alerting me to the saga of two pigs, Butch and Sundance, who became known in England as the Tamworth Two, belonging to the breed of that name.
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'Mariam' to get nursing area
News, Published on 17/06/2019
» Trang: The authorities are building a near-shore nursing area for Mariam, the baby dugong that lost its mother in the Andaman Sea, according to the wildlife preservation unit at Moo Koh Libong.
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Horror haunts
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 25/10/2019
» For countless generations, superstitions have loomed large in the Thai psyche, often interweaving themselves into hundreds of horrifying tales, both factual and fictitious. Regardless of one's inclination to believe in them, there is no denying that a few real-life events in our fine city send shivers down the spine. Guru has listed places in the city with purported paranormal activity and macabre pasts. If you dare to experience them, you have been warned: proceed with caution.
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From a cultured cabbie to the Albert Hall
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/09/2018
» The recent column on the musical tastes of Bangkok's taxi drivers prompted quite a few comments from readers relating assorted cab rides featuring the joyful strains of Cliff Richard, Boney M and even Pavarotti. However, Elvis remains the favourite amongst the veteran cabbies.
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Pooh gay joke not funny, Fluke says 'foul' post fake, Superstar boy sex claims
News, Mae Moo, Published on 30/07/2017
» A celebrity chef and TV host has criticised a comedy duo for teasing their teenage child on air about his gender identity.
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Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
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Signs of the times
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/06/2018
» A brand new community mall opened at the end of my soi in leafy Samut Prakan.
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Where to pay final respects to King Bhumibol
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 26/10/2017
» The royal cremation day has arrived. Hundreds of thousands are expected to turn up at the ceremonial grounds to witness the historic event. Millions more are going to watch the proceedings on television. Those who would like to pay their last respect to King Bhumibol also have the choice of placing the sandalwood flowers at the 85 replicas of the royal crematorium around the country. There is one in each province and nine in Bangkok.
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Military regime can't turn back the clock of progress
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/08/2014
» My memory of one of this country's democratic milestones — the student uprising of Oct 14, 1973 — was my grandmother sobbing while watching His Majesty the King's announcement on TV about a new government replacing the military dictatorship that students had tried to topple.
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Beating: Democrat party legal adviser brutally assaulted
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/12/2012
» Attacked & beaten outside his condominium, suffering a skull fracture & brain injury, he can only communicate by eye movement.
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