Hundreds of Khlong Families Face Losing Homes After City Changes Project
BANGKOK — Hundreds if not thousands of families living along Khlong Lat Phrao face an uncertain future after City Hall appeared to change its 1.6 billion-baht renovation plan.
“Blue Tree Phuket” Is Presenting a Free Concert of “Paradox”
Not to be missed! "Blue Tree Phuket" is presenting a free concert of "Paradox" on Friday, July 21, starting from 6.30 p.m. at Blue Tree...
Inspire the Royal Legacy of “Princess Mother” at the ICONSIAM
Preserving the Royal Legacy and Passing on the Inspiration from the Teachings of “Somdet Ya” Through the Exhibition “The 26th Edition of Remembering ......
Myanmar Confirms Illegal Elephant Trade With Thailand Amid NGO Warnings
BANGKOK (DPA) — The Myanmar government said Monday it was certain that elephants had been sold illegally in Thailand for the tourist trade, following warnings from a wildlife NGO that the trade could resurface unless there were changes to the law.
Hat Yai Officials Launch Crackdown On 'Elephant Beggars'
SONGKHLA – A combined task force of military and police officers in Songkhla province have vowed to take action against elephant handlers who bring elephants into urban areas to help beg for money from tourists.
Citizenship Granted to Thailand's Colonial Diaspora
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — Following decades of bureaucratic delays, Thai authorities have finally granted citizenship to descendants of Thais who found themselves without a formal nationality after the British Empire declared their homes to be in Burmese territory nearly 150 years ago.
One-Year Reprieve Sought for Saphan Lek Market
BANGKOK — A member of the Human Rights Commission today urged Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra to grant one year for Saphan Lek vendors to relocate and called upon the Minister of Interior to intervene before demolition of the historic market begins Tuesday.
50 Years in Munich : Bridge Over Troubled Water
Exhibitions : 50 Years in Munich : Bridge Over Troubled Water by Somyot Hananuntasuk
A journey, indeed is what Somyot Hananuntasuk has had in his...
Victim of Pre-Election Gunbattle Dies
BANGKOK — The 72-year-old demonstrator who was paralysed during clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters on the eve of 2 February election passed away today, his family said.
