The scaffolding at the construction site in front of Central World on the side near Zen Department Store has collapsed. Two construction workers have been found dead on the scene. Rescue teams are struggling to help other construction workers who are believed to be trapped under the rubble. Voices can be heard from below the […]
Suvarnabhumi director confident: No flood at Thailand’s main international airport BANGKOK, Oct 27 – Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand’s main international airport, has installed and activated flood prevention measures to brace for the possible flooding in its compound, Airport Director Anirut Thanomkulbutra said Wednesday. Flying Officer Anirut mapped out precautionary measures by discussing plans with communities located […]
Supporters of the red-shirt movement will not be allowed to gather when United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon visits Bangkok on Tuesday, national army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said. If the red-shirts wanted to submit a letter asking the UN to look into the deaths of 91 people during the anti-government protests in April and May this […]
BANGKOK, Oct 23- Thailand’s 82-year-old monarch made an appearance along with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn late Saturday afternoon to lay a wreath at the King Rama V Statue at Siriraj Hospital, marking the 100th anniversary of Chulalongkorn Day. In a pink suit with a white-pink striped shirt and grey pants, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej […]
BANGKOK, 23 October 2010 (NNT) – Agriculture and cooperatives Minister has warned that continuous heavy rain in the north would create huge water flows down to the central region, including Bangkok. The Agriculture and cooperatives Minister Teera Wongsamut said rains in Tak, Mae Hong Son, and Kamphaeng Phet provinces have raised the water level in […]
BANGKOK, Oct 21 – Thailand’s disaster response service reports that 15 persons have died from flooding affecting the country in the past 10 days, but the capital has not yet been affected. According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, 15 deaths occurred from Oct 10 through Oct 20, but Bangkok has not been […]
A total of 1,273 Bangkok-based households located along the Chao Phya river banks and major canals in 13 districts are bracing for flash floods this afternoon as flood water – including a colossal amount of water released from major dams – flowing from the North and Central regions is scheduled to reach the capital today. […]
BANGKOK, Oct 19 – Thai police on Tuesday arrested four Colombian men for burglary of the homes of wealthy Thais, while intelligence reports confirmed that the members of the Colombian criminal gang entered the kingdom in a single group at one time with the intention to commit crimes. The detainees were identified as John Alexander […]
