District Official Dies Leading ‘Workout Wednesday’
BANGKOK — The director of one of Bangkok’s central districts died Thursday morning after fainting during a soccer game he organized for the military regime’s Workout Wednesdays fitness policy.
Shophouse Fire Kills 5 in Northeast Bangkok
BANGKOK — A three-story shophouse went up in flames early Wednesday morning in northeastern Bangkok, killing five people inside.
Extensive Damage as Southern Flood Crisis Enters Week 4
BANGKOK — The flooding crisis entered a fourth week in six southern provinces where rain is expected to continue pouring for several more days.
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Southern Flood Death Toll Rises to 80, More Monsoonal Rain Expected
BANGKOK — A total of 80 people have reportedly been killed as a result of the flash floods in southern Thailand, claimed to have been the worst in decades.
1 Dead, 40 Injured as Tour Bus Carrying Students Overturns: Driver Charged
SURAT THANI — A driver was charged with reckless driving Friday after a tour bus carrying students overturned Thursday morning during a field trip, killing one and injuring 40.
Fire Ravages 8 Wooden Homes, 1 Injured, Cat Survives
BANGKOK — A lucky cat survived as eight houses went up in flames Thursday in southern Bangkok. One person suffered minor injuries.
Unchecked Development, Poor Planning Set Stage for Flood Crisis
BANGKOK — More than blaming the flooding which has devastated the south just on record rainfall, those familiar with the issue say mismanaged water resources and unplanned development are to blame.
Fresh Monsoon Brings Triple-Whammy to Flooded South
BANGKOK — Relief is unlikely to come soon for the flood-devastated south, with word that more monsoon rains are inbound to inundate the region.
More Floods Feared in South as 1.6 Million Affected
BANGKOK — The southern region isn’t out of danger yet as the death toll continues to rise from massive flooding and heavy rain is forecast for throughout the week.
Monster-Croc Nadia Found in Zoo’s Deer Exhibit
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — A giant reptile whose escape from a flooded southern zoo sparked an anxious croc-hunt was back in her enclosure Monday.
