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Serious fire at Fico Building, Asoke

Posted on March 3, 2012 by admin

A serious fire has broken out earlier today (Saturday 3 March 2012) at the Fico Building (Thai: ตึกฟิโก้) in Soi Asoke, Sukhumvit Soi 21. Initial reports in the Thai Daily News would suggest the fire started on the 7th floor … Continue reading →

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Iranian man injured by own bomb in Sukhumvit Soi 71

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

The Daily Telegraph has reports of explosive blasts in Sukhumvit Soi 71, Bangkok. An Iranian man lost both legs when the explosive device that he threw hit a tree and bounced back towards him. News reports do not say whether … Continue reading →

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Warning of terrorist threat in Bangkok

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

The American Embassy in Bangkok has released a warning (Friday 13 January 2012) that “foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future”. The advisory warns US tourists to exercise caution when … Continue reading →

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Kiwi, 30, dies after night with two prostitutes in Patong

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

An overweight New Zealand male has died after spending the night with two sex workers in Patong, Phuket. “We found two used condoms and a sex stimulant in the man’s room,” reported Lieutenant Jakapong. The man was found dead at Keeta Guest … Continue reading →

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5-metre waves hit Chumphon, Southern Thailand

Posted on December 25, 2011 by admin

Five-metre waves are reported to have hit three districts of Chumpon province in Southern Thailand. According to news reports, the waves resulted from intense high pressure and rain storms. View Larger Map BANGKOK, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — Five meter waves … Continue reading →

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Culture Ministry cracks down on Buddhist tattoos

Posted on June 3, 2011 by admin

In the latest crackdown by Thailand’s Ministry of Culture, Culture Minister Nipit Intarasombat has asked provincial governors to inspect tattoo studies and seek their cooperation not to use sacred objects of all religions as tattoo patterns. The minister indicated that … Continue reading →

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