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Freshwater shortage hits Samui

SURAT THANI: Koh Samui is facing a shortage of freshwater due to a lack of rainfall and increased water demand.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2023

Safety first with public facilities

Tragedy struck at Don Mueang Airport this week when a woman bound for Nakhon Si Thammarat ended up in a Bangkok hospital instead after her leg became caught in a moving walkway at the capital's low-cost carrier hub -- forcing an emergency amputation by rescue workers in full view of…

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2023

Overdue return to land of rocket men

Last weekend I found myself in the Northeastern province of Yasothon for the first time in more than 20 years. It brought back fond memories as there was a time ''Yaso" was something of a home away from home.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2023

Just four pupils left: how the sea rose up on a Thai village

The school is on stilts, the shore has advanced by 2km – and the mangroves that used to reduce the waves have been lost for shrimp farms. How long can residents stay ahead of rising sea levels?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

Rethink after shady street lamp buys

A fresh effort is under way to ensure accountability and transparency in any new local administrative organisation procurement projects and installation of so-called sculptural street lights.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2023

'Dead' woman gasps and opens eyes while being transported before her funeral

Chataporn Sriphonla, 49, had seemingly died in transit as she was being transported from a hospital to her home in Udon Thani province on June 29

Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023

Five people found after missing for 2 months

Five missing people were found at Wat Chong Lom Temple in Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi province on Friday after losing contact with family members for over two months.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Tourism confidence declines in Q2

The Tourism Confidence Index remained below the 2019 rate in the second quarter, slipping from the first quarter because of the low season and weaker tourism income.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Son is 'still praying' for mum after her leg is amputated in airport travelator mangling

The unnamed passenger, aged 57, lost her foot after it was sliced off when she fell on a 'death trap' travelator at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Why Kozhikode’s Paragon Restaurant is on Taste Atlas’ list of 150 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World

Paragon Restaurant, started in 1939, has secured the 11th place on Taste Atlas’ list of 150 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023