The gathering storm

The gathering storm

Well, let's hope the T-shirt the soldier seems to be reading is right. "Thais Love Peace," it proclaims, as the critical stage of the weekend red shirt rally is set to begin.

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Ex-military absent

The retired military officers who support Thaksin are giving the rally a miss, saying they doubt it will have any impact on the government.
China 'not hogging water'

China is outraged by all the "groundless and inappropriate" claims that Chinese dams are causing drought along the Mekong River.
Not free, unfair, non-inclusive

There's still no announced date for an election in Burma, which will not allow the main opposition leader to take part. ANALYSIS by Aung Zaw

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Gold prices for Friday announced

The Gold Traders Association on Friday announced the buying ...
Suthep: There will be no civil war

There will be no civil war as the government will not use force ...

Eastern rice trader plans retail expansion

Soonthorn Tanyasap Co, a Chon Buri-based rice miller and trader, ...
KK sees revival in smaller developers

Kiatnakin Bank Plc (KK) is confident that small and medium-sized ...

Let there be no violence

Bangkok's residents are keeping their fingers crossed over how ...
POST BAG Why the protests?

For those of us wondering why _ monetary incentives to Red Shirt ...

Australia face Germany in World Cup final

Australia defeated the Netherlands 2-1 on Thursday to qualify ...
Contador takes control of Paris-Nice cycling race

Spain's Alberto Contador secured a Paris-Nice double whammy on ...

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 ...
Entertainment

My-Oscar Picks

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

Education for All, with love

Education chiefs of Southeast Asia meet to renew bonds and the commitment to provide education for all.
Auto

Relaxation time

Mercedes is taking it easy with the E-class promotion, so buyers also have a good reason not to rush for it
Tech

Where did I put that thing?

Finding stuff on today's huge hard drives is hard, and getting harder as the years go by. Even important files get mislaid...

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

Searching for Suwanna (maiden name: Prakorbchart) Born 19 May 1973, (2516)...Born in a Bangkok Hospital. ...

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