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Police and firemen inspect the scene of a fire Friday morning that destroyed 16 homes in Bangkok's western district of Bangkok Yai.

Fast-Moving Fire Torches Bangkok Community

BANGKOK — A massive fire tore through a community in western Bangkok Friday morning, destroying 15 homes and injuring one person.

Interior Ministry Weighs Taking Prayuth’s ‘4 Questions’ to the Public

BANGKOK — The Interior Ministry’s announcement it may seek answers from the public to four controversial political questions recently posed by junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha was met with skepticism Tuesday.
Police lead suspects in the attack on a Bangkok temple school Tuesday out of the Bang Khun Thian police station.

Officials to Sue Bangkok Temple School Raiders for 700,000 Baht

BANGKOK — The Education Ministry said Wednesday it would sue the men who raided a school near a Bangkok temple for more than 700,000 baht compensation in rescheduling university admission tests.
Photo: Thangaraj Kumaravel / Flickr

City Hall Continues ‘Canceled’ River Boardwalk Plan

BANGKOK — City Hall is pushing for construction of concrete walkways along the Chao Phraya River even though the government dropped the controversial idea, opponents of the project said Monday.

P’Tao, Roadkill Martyr, Dies

BANGKOK — A tortoise fighting for his life after being run over by a car died Friday morning, according to veterinarians.

City Promises to Pay BACC Utility Bills – But Nothing Else

BANGKOK — A week after the city sent a utility termination notice to a downtown public arts venue, City Hall officials said they had...

Dog Rescued After Falling Onto BTS Rail (Video)

BANGKOK — A dog on Wednesday night spent a few hours trapped on the BTS Skytrain rail before it was finally rescued after operating...

Turtle-Rescuing Man is Hero of Thai Interwebs

BANGKOK — All the internet had rallied by Thursday behind a desperate bid to rescue a bloody and battered turtle left to die in a road by a hit-and-run driver.

Chinese New Year Goes Off Full-Cocked at Lumphini Park (Photos)

BANGKOK — Rooster statues, costumes and edibles welcomed revelers to Lumphini Park on Saturday night, where Chinese New Year festivities were staged.

Wildlife Defender Who Arrested Tycoon Recognized for Bravery by UN

BANGKOK — The forest ranger, who tracked down and arrested a construction magnate suspected of poaching animals in a wildlife sanctuary earlier this year was awarded for his courage Thursday.

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