Posts Tagged ‘Bangkok’

Thai protests prove to be tough for army to quell

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 0:55 By GSerrano

Thai troops charged at protesters on Monday, a day after the state of emergency was announced in Bangkok. The current and raging anti-government demonstrations are posing a tough challenge to the Thai government at the moment. At least 94 people were injured and two people were killed because of the civil unrest.
Throughout the day, soldiers [...]

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Laos-Thailand Rail Link Opens Next Week

Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:44 By Madhuri Katti

Laos will finally be connected to the world next week. A new rail link to Thailand across Mekong River is complete.  The bridge over the river connecting the two picturesque lands will be called ‘The Friendship Bridge’.
The railway line will be inaugurated on Thursday and first train will roll out on Friday morning. The distance [...]

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Fire Rages at Bangkok Nightclub, 60 Dead

Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:11 By Jaiyant Cavale

New Year celebrations and related parties lost their charm in Bangkok when one of the nightclubs caught fire and about 60 people died in the inferno. The flames spread quickly through the dance floor and charred the occupants beyond recognition. It is not clear what started the fire. The club was filled with both Thais [...]

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Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew: The Million Beer Bottle Temple

Saturday, October 25, 2008 20:41 By Ramya

Thailand has always been one among the favorites in a traveler’s guide. Its fascinating architecture and culture is admired by the visitors throughout the world. One such must see shrine is the Buddhist temple in the city of Khun Han, situated 400 miles to the north east of Bangkok. Thai monks used more than a [...]

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