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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Response from Beijing needed

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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

Return to the brass age

The more things change in cooking, the more nostalgic we become for the original.
Entertainment

My-Oscar Picks

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

Porsche's new flagship supercar

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Tech

Is it a bird, Is it a plane?

The Nokia N900 has arrived, but is it the super phone you have been waiting for?

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

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