ANOTHER road in Bangkok caved in this morning (Oct. 1) after a massive sinkhole opened up on Samsen road on Sep. 24 with being in front of Metropolitan Electricity Authority’s (MEA’s) Yannawa district office and two traffic lanes have been closed. This new sinkhole, which appeared at 8 a.m. is around 26 metres long,
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Thailand’s Q2 growth beats forecast but faces slowdown in H2 on tariffs
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter on strong export growth ahead of US tariffs taking full effect, but momentum is likely to slow over the rest of the year, the state planning agency said on Monday (Aug. 18). Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy grew 2.8
Read moreTourism-deprived South Thailand provinces expect better days with improved road, air access
Narathiwat Province, South Thailand – The South Thailand provinces of Pattani and Narathiwat are pretty much at the bottom of the heap in terms of tourism. That is set to change over the next three years thanks to upcoming improvements in road and air accessibility. An upgrading of Narathiwat airport is due for completion
Read more2 citizens networks to observe senatorial election after big reward offered
AFTER Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit offered a reward of up to 1 million baht to those reporting vote-buying attempts during the second-stage of the triple-tiered senatorial election tomorrow (June 16), the Election Commission has now allowed two citizens networks to monitor the process nationwide, Thai Rath newspaper said. The polling agency sent an
Read moreSeven shot dead in another mass shooting in California
By Daniel Trotta – Reuters and published by Yahoo!News Half Moon Bay, Calif. – Seven people were killed in a mass shooting at two locations in the coastal northern California city of Half Moon Bay on Monday (Jan. 23), and the suspect was arrested after driving to a police parking lot, apparently attempting to
Read moreVeerathai opts out of second term as Central Bank chief
BANK of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob stated today (25.5.2020) that he does not wish to enter the selection process for holding this position for a second term because of family reasons, PostToday reported. The Chairman of the Bank of Thailand Governor Selection Committee Rangsan Srivorasart had announced on May 22 that the application period for
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