Did Thailand Get Railroaded by the Chinese? No Way, Govt Says
BANGKOK — The military government on Tuesday sought to reassure the public that its deal to construct a high-speed railway did not give China...
Expect Worse Traffic Around Grand Palace With Thammasat Graduation
BANGKOK — Traffic around the the Grand Palace was expected to be worse this weekend as Thammasat University would hold its graduation practice ceremonies as mourners continue to stream in.
Death in Florida, 21st Caused by Takata Air Bags
Florida officials confirmed Wednesday that 34-year-old Nichol Barker was at least the 21st person to die worldwide due to exploding Takata air bag inflators. She was involved in a relatively minor crash in July but died of a head wound caused by shrapnel that shot out of her 2002 Honda Accord's air bag. Nineteen auto and truck makers are recalling up to 69 million inflators in the U.S. and 100 million worldwide because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers. The deaths have occurred since May 2009:
Following Latest RV Fad, Thais Take to Park in Kanchanaburi
KANCHANABURI — The head of a provincial national park said Saturday that it has become the latest favorite spot of recreational vehicles, or RVs, to enjoy their getaway weekend with nature, the head of the park Saturday.
Gov’t Proposes Railway Linking Gulf of Thailand With Andaman Sea
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand is putting forward a southern land bridge project to link two seas and promote rail transports, confirmed Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Monday.
Roads to Avoid As Bangkok Flocks to Buy Black (Photos)
BANGKOK — Traffic police Saturday recommended avoiding roads toward the Bo Bae and Pratunam markets as throngs of shoppers flocked there to purchase black...
Junta Chief Derails Railway Leadership
BANGKOK — With a stroke of his pen, junta Chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday removed the entire board of the State Railway of Thailand.
Downtown Roads Closed For Tonight’s Tourism Parade
BANGKOK — Check the traffic before leaving work today.
Northern Line Blocked by Derailed Freight Train
PRAE — Passengers in the north were stranded overnight after a freight train derailed, blocking the northern rail line.
Ride Highways For Free During Cremation
BANGKOK — Drive in or around metro Bangkok for free on several major highways during the height of the cremation ceremony later this month.