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Rare false killer whales seen near Koh Tao
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2019
» SURAT THANI: A pod of about 30 false killer whales -- a kind of large oceanic dolphin -- have been sighted near Koh Tao island in Ko Phangan district of this southern province, governor Wichawut Jinto said on Sunday.
Stricken school weightlifter promises fight after King's help
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 02/06/2019
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: "I am encouraged to fight the good fight," Natthathida Suchartpong said after she and her parents were informed that His Majesty the King has granted financial assistance for her medical treatment.
Rare false killer whales emerge near Koh Tao
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 02/06/2019
» SURAT THANI: A pod of about 30 false killer whales -- a kind of large oceanic dolphin -- have been sighted near Koh Tao island in Ko Phangan district of this southern province, governor Wichawut Jinto said on Sunday.
Southern Thai Muslims heading home for Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/06/2019
» SONGKHLA: The Hat Yai railway station was on Sunday filled with Thai Muslims heading home for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.
King's Cup: Start of a new era for Thailand
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 02/06/2019
» When the 47th edition of the prestigious King's Cup tournament kicks off in Buri Ram on Wednesday, it could also mark the start of a much-needed reset for the Thai national squad.
School mergers need extra care
News, Editorial, Published on 02/06/2019
» Due to the country's demographic changes, with an extremely low birth rate in recent decades, the number of schoolchildren has declined to the point where education planners insist some schools must be closed down or merged with those in the nearby vicinity.
Expand train capacity
News, Postbag, Published on 02/06/2019
» Your May 31 editorial "Tickets to ride too expensive" neglects an important consideration. While I have no problem with making the electric trains more affordable so more low-income people can use them, doing so without adding to capacity will only make the city's traffic problems worse.
Keeping them keen
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 02/06/2019
» In many ways, the enduring success of UK four-piece Keane is a curious phenomenon. Formed in 1995, the quartet of four rather ordinary-looking white lads from East Sussex rose to rock prominence with their debut album, 2004's Hopes And Fears. Thanks to the strength of radio-friendly singles like Somewhere Only We Know and Everybody's Changing, they were able to contend with a lot of their rock/indie contemporaries who were also just starting out then -- The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, The Futureheads, Razorlight and The Libertines. While some of those bands have lost their steam or even vanished in the aftermath of the indie-rock heyday, it seems that Keane are still alive and well despite the six-year hiatus following 2013's hits compilation, The Best Of Keane.