Hundreds of Thai sunni muslims protested outside the US embassy Thursday against a film considered insulting to the muslim prophet mohammed, after a similar protest by the shia community more than a week ago. About 250 sunnis from the muslim Group for Peace waved placards outside the embassy reading “Protect our Beloved Prophet,” and “Peace […]
BANGKOK, 26 September 2012 (NNT) – The water management office has warned residents of Bangkok to brace for more heavy rain, at least until this Sunday. Director of the National Water and Flood Management Policy Office Pipat Ruang-ngam said that the water level behind the Sirikit Dam and the Bhumibol Dam totaled 14 billion cubic […]
Bangkok residents can expect more downpours and likely flooding over the next few days. According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, thunderstorms will affect most parts of Bangkok and its adjacent provinces until next Monday. Cloudbursts are expected in many areas too. Read more: The Nation
BANGKOK, 26 September 2012 (NNT)-The Royal Thai Police has revealed 21 zones with most horrendous traffic jam where commuters are advised to avoid at all costs during a heavy downpour. According to the Royal Thai Police, the 21 areas throughout the capital city which are infamous for horrible gridlocks include Ratchadaphisek road starting from Fortune […]
BANGKOK, Sept 25 – Bangkokians and residents of adjacent provinces are warned of continued heavy rain through the weekend. Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute director Royol Chitradon said heavy rain will continue in central Thailand through the South, particularly on the western coast as Typhoon Jelawat strengthens the active southwest monsoon, combined with another storm […]
BANGKOK, Sept 23 – About 10,000 Thais, foreigners join Bangkok’s car-free day campaign, riding bicycles in the capital on Sunday. Saman Lertwongrat, representative of the Transport Minister joined the state and private sector in a parade of 12,000 bicycles from the Royal Plaza on the car-free day. Read more: MCOT
BANGKOK, Sept 21 – A near-brawl at a Korean gangnam pop dance the previous night led to a salvo of gunfire into a car fired by a group of furious teenagers on Soi Ekkamai 30 off Sukhumvit Road on Friday morning. Klongton police inspected the scene where a bronze-coloured vehicle was hit by scores of […]
BANGKOK, Sept 19 – Thai Transport Minister Jarupong Ruangsuwan has announced that Don Mueang Airport will officially be fully operational for budget airlines October 1. He said Airports of Thailand (AoT) and the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (ART) have given assurances that their operational systems and personnel are completely ready for full-fledged business, accommodating 60 […]
