Shinawatras take off

Shinawatras take off

Thaksin Shinawatra's ex-wife and three children fly overseas as the army chief says he is confident he can police the planned weekend red shirt rally without resorting to emergency rule.

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Some Bangkok media (with good reason) are looking to their own safety, believing they could be possible targets, as enemies of the red shirts.
China dam invitation

Under fire for a low Mekong River, Beijing has asked officials from four downstream countries to visit one of its dams for a briefing.
Grandma Hai, MA

A "really excited" 81-year-old protest veteran received an honourary degree from Ramkhamhaeng University for her 32-year fight for justice.

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Soldiers wounded by Pattani bomb

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Banks report trading has been normal

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'No return to pledging'

Despite calls from some farm groups to bring back traditional ...
GE challenges camera leaders

General Electric (GE), the US industrial conglomerate that is a ...

Response from Beijing needed

China is fast failing the good-neighbour test in the current ...
POST BAG China's water conquest

We all know there is a drought affecting the entire region of ...

O'Driscoll 'not done yet' as Irish century looms

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll insisted he was "not done yet" ...
Paris sports giants running out of capital

Paris Saint Germain and Stade Francais, the French capital's ...

Travel

One-day gateway to Rattanakosin

The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall is set to serve as a multimedia learning hub where visitors can learn and feel the culture, art and ...
Leisure

Roll out the salmon and oyster

Chef Hiroaki Ikeda combines traditional methods with contemporary flavours to create his signature dishes.
Entertainment

My-Oscar Picks

With the 82nd Annual Academy Awards just around the corner, we asked you last week which particular nominee...
Auto

First Eco-car revealed

Launch of Nissan's new sub-B car next week marks yet another milestone in the history of Thai automotive industry.
Tech

Creative industry initiative gives Thai animation ...

Co-production models, awards and government investment at home and abroad give Thailand...

Why we need Bhikkhunis as dhamma teachers

By Sanitsuda Ekachai — Why should we meditate? There are tons of books out there explaining how meditation can help us cultivate equanimity so we can face external storms without losing our inner balance.
The Real Professional

By Saritdet Marukatat — Every night here at the Bangkok Post, when reporters on the ground and at the News Desk are at home or enjoy their night outing, there are a handful of staffs at the News Desk who are the last to leave ...

Mac Cloner

The Mekong is low. The Thai government says it's all about global warming. Hasn't the leadership in ...

Mac Cloner

Searching for Suwanna (maiden name: Prakorbchart) Born 19 May 1973, (2516)...Born in a Bangkok Hospital. ...

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