
Results 1 - 20 of 33 in Lamphun, Thailand
Asian elephant, Thailand's megafauna
w/Photo
In 1927, a film was made depicting wild Thailand and shown to audiences worldwide. Comment?
Thailand is about to pass the year 2009 without major natural disasters, but the country may not enjoy an easy ride in the coming year as turbulent weather is expected. Comment?
Chilling out in Talat Noi
w/Photo
Talat Noi in Samphanthawong district, Sampheng's quieter neighbour, is a great place to visit if you want to see a different side of Bangkok. Comment?
Chiang Mai is amazing, always full of new experiences no matter how many times you travel there. Comment?
Jatuporn: MFA's confidential plan to "get rid of" Thaksin
Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya has sent a confidential memorandum to the prime minister recommending for the elimination of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Prompan said on Friday. Comment?
Leading businessmen have given the government an average of 5.3 out of 10 for its performance in tackling economic problems over the past year. Comment?
Ministers also cancel Chiang Mai trips
The red shirts staged an anti-government rally in Chiang Mai yesterday, even though Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva cancelled his trip there to avoid violence as suggested by the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Comment?
Whether it is real or just intimidation, the death threat made against Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and broadcast over a community radio station in Chiang Mai only a week ahead of his planned visit to the northern capital this coming Sunday should be condemned in the harshest terms. Comment?
Sipping and snacking the sneezes away
A woman with a mask covering half of her face was the first person I saw when the flight attendant opened the door after we had landed at Suvarnabhumi airport. Comment?
Community forests capture hearts, minds
During a brief discussion before he rejoined his group, Kiettisak Jaiban, 13, said that he had never been more enthused to protect and preserve his "community forest". He and his campmates were preparing to present their findings after hours of trekking in a forest in Chiang Mai province. Comment?
Thailand travel information and guide
Explore a land of mystic peaks, enchanted forests and crystal fields of ice. Not so far, far away in a place called Montana. Comment?
Senators have proposed moving residents near Map Ta Phut to a specially created new town in order to resolve pollution and health concerns while turning Map Ta Phut into a solely industrial zone. Comment?
It seems both Surichai Wun'gaeo and the folks who came to shower him with a blessing last Friday were caught by the same surprise: Has the man already crossed that golden threshold into the post-retirement years? Judging from the ever-youthful, ever-dynamic personality of Surichai, however, the Chulalongkorn sociologist will probably remain as ... Comment?
North and South reel under floods
Many areas of the northern, northeastern and southern regions continued to suffer flooding after heavy rains and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday instructed state agencies to closely follow the situation and to promptly provide assistance to flood victims. Comment?
12 provinces feel the fury of Ketsana
Twelve provinces, mostly in the North and Northeast, have been inundated by flash floods triggered by Typhoon Ketsana. Comment?
North and South continues to reel under floods
Many areas of the northern, northeastern and southern regions continued to suffer flooding after heavy rains and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday instructed state agencies to closely follow the situation and to promptly provide assistance to flood victims. Comment?
Red-shirt leader in Chiang Mai removed as labour associate judge
Chiang Mai - His Majesty the King has issued a command to remove Phetchawat Wattanapongsirikul as a labour associate judge for the Labour Court Region 5. The removal was announced in the Royal Gazette on Friday. Comment?
In Li, the elephant rested
w/Photo
And rest remains the chief pastime in this district of Lamphun, perhaps the quietest place in Thailand The story goes that, in 12th century, Princess Chamari fled south from Luang Prabang in Laos as it was being conquered, and when her elephant reached a spot between Chiang Mai and Lamphun, it went berserk and bolted, crossing rivers and valleys. Comment?
BMA confident facilities will prevent Thon Buri flooding
While upper Thailand was warned yesterday of heavy rainfall and flooding, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration expressed confidence that existing facilities would prevent floods in Thon Buri and that northern run-off would be absorbed by the Bhumibol and Sirikit dams. Comment?
Thailand's 81-year-old King Bhumibol remains hospitalized with fever
Thailand's 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej remained hospitalized Tuesday with a low fever, as the country's citizens organized events to wish him better health. Comment?