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US soldier wanted for wife's murder flees to Thailand
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/01/2019
» US authorities say a 21-year-old soldier who flew from Colorado to Indiana and allegedly killed his wife, then fled to Thailand, is now also wanted for military desertion.
Army officer accused of barbaric treatment of two dogs
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/01/2019
» An animal rights group is calling for an investigation into the case of two dogs allegedly tortured by an army officer at a military camp and then left to die.
Going green
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/01/2019
» When people talk about Koh Yao, an unspoiled island off Phangnga province, many think of the popular Koh Yao Noi. As a matter of fact, Koh Yao consists of two islands -- Koh Yao Yai (big long island) and Koh Yao Noi (little long island) and is widely known as a paradise for holiday makers. Tourists can enjoy swimming, snorkelling or scuba diving in the sea, birdwatching and kayaking in mangroves, cycling and even rock-climbing.
Why 'permanent neutrality' doesn't work in Cambodia
News, Sek Sophal, Published on 03/01/2019
» The end of the Cold War marked a turning point in international politics -- the collapse of socialism and the planned economy and the rise of democracy and a free market economy. Ideological conflict became a thing of the past. The absence of the East-West confrontation, however, did not necessarily constitute the absence of a power struggle.
Blue-collar care in an expensive age
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2019
» Finding jobs in Bangkok is hard for blue-collar workers who leave their rural homes to hunt for work in the capital city.
Celebrating the New Year
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/01/2019
» For New Year blessings, Buddhists are invited to pay respects to 10 of the major Buddha statues in Phutthaisawan Throne Hall at the Front Palace (Wang Na) on the grounds of the National Museum Bangkok near Sanam Luang, from 9am-4pm daily from today until Jan 27.
A hidden gem in Bangkok's heart
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/01/2019
» Notorious for murky water, Klong Saen Saeb is obviously not the most beautiful canal in Bangkok. But a visit to a short section of this historical waterway may make you see it in a very different light.
Cabinet OKs land use for airport rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/01/2019
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved a royal decree to expropriate 850 rai of land in 20 tambons (subdistricts) in three provinces and one district in Bangkok for construction of the 220-km high-speed railway linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports.
Consultant predicts strong office market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/01/2019
» The office space market will continue to be robust over the next two years, with rents breaking historical records and demand expected to rise after the 2019 general election, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Making tourism better for the future
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 03/01/2019
» The timetable for the general election in February is set, and if voting takes place, the existing government will have a short period of time to complete its agenda.