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US, Thai navies begin HTMS Sukhothai salvage
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/02/2024
» The Thai and US navies plan to commence a joint operation on Thursday to salvage HTMS Sukhothai, which sank about 35 kilometres off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan on Dec 18, 2022, after being caught in a storm.
Boats capsize as storms wreak havoc
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2023
» Summer storms hit the South and the Northeast, leaving one person dead and sinking dozens of fishing boats.
7 rescued after night in rough sea
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 14/07/2022
» TRAT: Seven crew of a fishing boat that capsized in a storm were rescued on Wednesday after nine hours in a wave-tossed sea clinging to lifebuoys.
Futsal penalty threatens to capsize govt coalition
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 08/08/2019
» The ruling coalition's razor-thin majority appears shaky after the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) decided this week to indict three Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MPs over a graft-ridden deal to construct futsal fields at schools in the Northeast.
Property stays hot in chilly times
News, Ronald W Chan, Published on 28/01/2019
» Thailand's booming property market is at risk of cooling this year as rampant construction threatens an oversupply of apartments amid increasing global economic headwinds.
City to revive 'Venice of the East' through new boat lines
News, Om Jotikasthira and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/11/2018
» The construction of six electric train lines in Bangkok will leave main roads almost paralysed in terms of traffic congestion.
Woo tourists with safety
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2018
» While many Chinese travellers will be making overseas trips this week during China's long "Golden Week" holiday, fewer will be coming to Thailand.
China 'okay' about fracas at airport
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied the Chinese government has issued a warning to its citizens against visiting Thailand following an airport security guard's alleged assault on a Chinese tourist.
Racist teacher policy
News, Postbag, Published on 11/08/2018
» It is the time of the year when international schools in Thailand start recruiting teachers. Kris Wya, an African-American teacher with qualifications beyond the requirements, found getting a job in the country difficult. She said it was because of her skin colour and some "smart" schools wanted her photographs to be sent so that they would know who she was, an African.
'Phoenix' owner faces civil suit
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/08/2018
» The Marine Department will lodge a civil lawsuit against the owner of the Phoenix for failing to salvage the ship, which sank off the coast of Phuket last month, killing 47 Chinese tourists.