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Mixed fortunes for our two local favourites at the Buriram circuit on Sunday. We had a total of nine races to enjoy on Sunday at the Chang International Circuit with each proving extremely exciting for a very good crowd who turned out to spectate. The only real incident was the downpour of rain that occurred…
Gary our local hero dominated a wet qualifying session at the Buriram – Chang International Circuit yesterday to get pole position. He ended 2.85 seconds faster than his nearest rival. This is a great result for Gary and his new sponsor BK Metalsheet Motorsport. We wish him well in his race today Report by…
Oli Wine Bar has fitted a new feature wine barrel bar at their popular restaurant. Along with several other new ideas, Oli and the family are proving that it is the IN place in town. With a reputation of fine wine and dine at very reasonable prices Oli’s Wine Bar and Restaurant is getting…
His Majesty the King presided over the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony at the Sanam Luang Palace grounds on Friday to mark the start of the rice planting season. Following the Ceremony people rushed forward to collect some of the blessed seed rice grain at the end of the event. This spectacular, cultural…
Police in Thailand continue to reenact crimes for prosecution despite humanitarian protests. Capt Kraisorn Boonprasob of Thalang Police provided details of the incident which occurred early yesterday morning. The staff, working the night shift, were caught unaware when the gun slinging robber entered and demanded the money from the till. He chose his moment when…
SET-listed companies posted net profits of 285 billion baht in the first quarter, up 21.4% year-on-year and 42% from the previous quarter, in the wake of improving oil and petrochemical prices. Companies in the consumer products sector continued to do well, according to a Stock Exchange of Thailand statement on Friday. Some 92.4% or…
Southern Islamic teachers and defecting militants are being more closely screened as authorities suspect one of them was involved in the Big C bombing that injured 61 people in Pattani province last week. The person in question did not attend a full training course, only about half of it. He defected physically, but not…
The governor, however, said due to improvement in efficiency Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials managed to tackle flooding in most areas before the morning rush hours at 7am. He said flooding on Sukhumvit Soi 26 was resolved by 8.30am as the area was complicated. “I’ve instructed BMA officials to make preparations to deal with…
A government agency has started a program to make sure that state employees are not using prostitutes’ services as gifts for their bosses. Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) Adul Sangsingkeo is working with his team to find ways to stop the practice of liang doo poo sua among government employees. This practice means that…
They are working on several theories – suicide, accident or foul play. Trevor Roberts, 74, was found floating face up in the river. He had been dead for about two hours. There was a driving license in his pocket, 2,640 baht in cash, a house and car keys for a Mitsubishi. He was wearing a watch…
Mixed fortunes for our two local favourites at the Buriram circuit on Sunday. We had a total of nine races to enjoy on Sunday at the Chang International Circuit with each proving extremely exciting for a very good crowd who turned out to spectate. The only real incident was the downpour of rain that occurred…
Gary our local hero dominated a wet qualifying session at the Buriram – Chang International Circuit yesterday to get pole position. He ended 2.85 seconds faster than his nearest rival. This is a great result for Gary and his new sponsor BK Metalsheet Motorsport. We wish him well in his race today Report by…
Oli Wine Bar has fitted a new feature wine barrel bar at their popular restaurant. Along with several other new ideas, Oli and the family are proving that it is the IN place in town. With a reputation of fine wine and dine at very reasonable prices Oli’s Wine Bar and Restaurant is getting…
His Majesty the King presided over the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony at the Sanam Luang Palace grounds on Friday to mark the start of the rice planting season. Following the Ceremony people rushed forward to collect some of the blessed seed rice grain at the end of the event. This spectacular, cultural…
Police in Thailand continue to reenact crimes for prosecution despite humanitarian protests. Capt Kraisorn Boonprasob of Thalang Police provided details of the incident which occurred early yesterday morning. The staff, working the night shift, were caught unaware when the gun slinging robber entered and demanded the money from the till. He chose his moment when…
SET-listed companies posted net profits of 285 billion baht in the first quarter, up 21.4% year-on-year and 42% from the previous quarter, in the wake of improving oil and petrochemical prices. Companies in the consumer products sector continued to do well, according to a Stock Exchange of Thailand statement on Friday. Some 92.4% or…
Southern Islamic teachers and defecting militants are being more closely screened as authorities suspect one of them was involved in the Big C bombing that injured 61 people in Pattani province last week. The person in question did not attend a full training course, only about half of it. He defected physically, but not…
The governor, however, said due to improvement in efficiency Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials managed to tackle flooding in most areas before the morning rush hours at 7am. He said flooding on Sukhumvit Soi 26 was resolved by 8.30am as the area was complicated. “I’ve instructed BMA officials to make preparations to deal with…
A government agency has started a program to make sure that state employees are not using prostitutes’ services as gifts for their bosses. Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) Adul Sangsingkeo is working with his team to find ways to stop the practice of liang doo poo sua among government employees. This practice means that…
They are working on several theories – suicide, accident or foul play. Trevor Roberts, 74, was found floating face up in the river. He had been dead for about two hours. There was a driving license in his pocket, 2,640 baht in cash, a house and car keys for a Mitsubishi. He was wearing a watch…