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Thailand: Police trace motorcycle purchased by Iranian terrorists
52 minutes ago

Thai police on Saturday found a cycle of violence that may have served the Iranian faceless myrmidons in their plot to attack Israeli targets in Bangkok, the Bangkok Post reported. A police source said the cycle of violence was bought for 26,400 baht. ...
Thailanddd
2 hours ago

I am trying to write this of an iPhone with low battery but i hope it works! Anyway can't remember what I said last because so rushed but me and Kate travelled to Bangkok! And met the others :) me and ad stayehotels hotel called d and Ds the night...
Poll: Low confidence in flood prevention
2 hours ago

The poll was conducted on 2,585 people, aged from 18 up, between Feb 15-18 in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Chachoengsao, Suphan Buri, Nan, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Amnat Charoen, Si Sa Ket, Loei, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima,...
Archers win triple gold in Asian GP
2 hours ago

The Indians claimed both the mixed team gold medals in the recurve and compound categories, according to information received here. Earlier in the day, the Indian archers picked up one gold, three silver and a bronze medal in the individual section The...
KFA grounds more flights, passengers suffer
4 hours ago

Travel agents and airport sources said at least five flights from Delhi, including three to Pune, and another six flights from Mumbai were cancelled today. There was no flight operation from Kolkata which has seven daily flights, including one each to...
More trouble for Kingfisher?
4 hours ago

Travel agents and airport sources said at least five flights from Delhi, including three to Pune, and another six flights from Mumbai were cancelled today. There was no flight operation from Kolkata which has seven daily flights, including one each to...
Kingfisher vanishes from city skies
4 hours ago

Rahul, Vaishno and Sahadab were among 1,000 passengers booked on the five domestic flights (two to Bhubaneswar and one each to Mumbai, Delhi and Bagdogra ) and two international flights (Bangkok and Dhaka) that were scheduled to operate on Saturday. ...
Iran envoy blames Israel for Bangkok bombings
5 hours ago

Feb 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iranian ambassador to Thailand Majid Bizmark has said the bombings in Bangkok were organised by “Zionist regime” Israel as a provocation against the image of Iran and the Iranian-Thai relations. “If we follow the issue closely...
Khairul stamps his mark in Asian Grand Prix
5 hours ago

Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh settled for the silver for Malaysia with a 136-143 defeat by Myanmars Ngeain Aung in the womens compound final. Fatin cleared four earlier rounds to enter the final of the non-Olympic discipline while none of the Malaysians...
Over 30 injured in Thai chemical explosion
6 hours ago

Bangkok, Feb 19 (IANS) At least 37 people were injured in an explosion caused by a mixture of chemicals used for cleaning a swimming pool at a hotel in Thailand, local media reported. The incident took place in the southern resort town of Phuket, Xinhua...
Flyers suffer as KFA cancels flights, suspends Kolkata operations
7 hours ago

Moreover, the airline, which incurred a loss of more than Rs 400 crore in Q3, shut down operations from Kolkata temporarily. There was no flight operation on Saturday from Kolkata which has seven daily flights, including one each to Dhaka and Bangkok. ...
Stranded travellers scramble for flights
7 hours ago

To those passengers who can't afford the $1700 or more to get from Phuket back to Australia, try thinking outside the box a little bit. A quick search of the internet reveals flights from Bangkok to Melbourne for around $400 one way departing tuesday. ...
Thailand: Police trace motorcycle purchased by Iranian terrorists
8 hours ago

Thai police on Saturday found a motorcycle that may have served the Iranian terrorists in their plot to attack Israeli targets in Bangkok, the Bangkok Post reported. A police source said the motorcycle was bought for 26,400 baht. (Ynet)
Friends in need
8 hours ago

He's a friendly, loving dog who enjoys cuddles and attention. He weighs about 10kg. He has a long coat of white hair with patches of light brown and he's truly a companionable dog. Because she has been in a cage for so long she cannot be put back on...
Foiled bomb plot reveals Thailand's terrorism 'weak link'
9 hours ago

Building bombs was allegedly for later. The three Iranians detained in Bangkok and accused of plotting to attack Israeli diplomats spent several days at a seaside town in the company of prostitutes, soaking up the sun and sin that has attracted many of...
Thailand questions 'open door' after terror plot
9 hours ago

Building bombs was allegedly for later. The three Iranians detained in Bangkok and accused of plotting to attack Israeli diplomats set priorities during their trip to Thailand. They spent time in the company of prostitutes at a famous beach resort that...
Dozens injured in resort 'explosion'
9 hours ago

Staff at Phuket Orchid Resort in Karon were quick to announce "it was not a bomb". Victims believed to have suffered chlorine inhalation had been taken to Phuket International Hospital, Bangkok Phuket Hospital and Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town.
Dozens injured by 'explosion' at Thai resort
9 hours ago

"So far, there are no reports of any Australians requiring consular assistance," a DFAT spokeswoman said. "A consular official is en route to the Bangkok Phuket Hospital to determine if any Australians may have been involved." Staff at Phuket Orchid...
Nobel winners annan, Ahtisaari say reconciliation requires compromise
9 hours ago

"Our hope is that the reconciliation process will continue, leading to an equitable, prosperous Thailand based on the rule of law and respect for human rights." In a separate interview with the Bangkok Post, Mr Annan was asked to comment on the role of...
Kingfisher Tier-II, III Ops May Be Affected Till March-End
10 hours ago

Flights to more locations could be affected as they have lots of aircraft on ground," an industry source said here today. The airline has not issued any statement on its Kolkata operations despite flights from Kolkata to Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar,...

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Bangkok, officially known as Krung Thep and always used in Thai (กรุงเทพฯ (help·info)), is the capital and largest city of Thailand, with an official 2000 census population of 6,355,144. Bangkok is located at 13°45′N 100°31′E, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand. Full Article

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