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Exploding fire extinguisher kills student and injures 5 others during Bangkok high school fire drill

A rescuer says a fire extinguisher exploded during a high school’s annual fire drill in Bangkok, killing one student and injuring five others

The Independent UK

School fire extinguisher blast kills student, injures 5

A schoolboy was killed and five others injured when a fire extinguisher exploded during a fire drill at a school in Bangkok on Friday morning.

Bangkok Post

School fire extinguisher blast kills student

Police have initially pressed negligence charges against three people involved in a fire drill at a public secondary school where an exploding extinguisher killed one student and injured 10 others on Friday.

Bangkok Post

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Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel deals to indulge in.

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India to send 54-member team for Asian Championships

Despite India being home to three of Asia’s five fastest women quartermilers this year, the Athletics Federation of India has chosen to send just one athlete in the event for the Asian Championships which begin in Bangkok on July 12.

The Hindu

Asian Athletics Championships: Murali Sreeshankar, Tajinder Pal Toor, Tejaswin Shankar headline 54-member Indian team

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday announced a 54-member team for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Bangkok from July 12 to 16.

The Times of India

Affordable stay near Bangkok's historic landmarks at Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon

Located on the fringes of Rattanakosin Island, Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon offers guests a comfy and affordable stay with easy access to rowdy fun on Khao San Road, countless dining options and, obviously, historic landmarks of Bangkok.

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Thailand is 2nd most popular destination - Agoda

Thailand is the second most popular destination country, and Bangkok is the most popular city for travellers who use the online travel platform Agoda, according to its recent analysis of booking data.

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A wine tour awaits at Crystal Box

Wine Garage, one of Bangkok's most acclaimed wine suppliers, will be hosting "Around The Globe In 60 Grapes", a wine tasting of 60 different labels, at the Crystal Box of Gaysorn Urban Resort, Ratchadamri Road, on July 3 from 6pm to 9pm.

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Jaspal prepares for SET listing this year to expand

Jaspal, the Bangkok-based ready-to-wear clothing company, is planning to float shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this year to mobilise fresh funds for expansion of its fashion and lifestyle business.

Bangkok Post

AI catching Bangkok traffic offenders

City Hall is using artificial intelligence software (AI) to catch traffic offenders and will also use it to improve traffic flow management at intersections, the Bangkok governor said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

The best restaurant in the world is..

The best restaurant in the world is Central, in Lima. The dynamic tasting menu restaurant from chef Virgilio Martinez features ingredients from Peru’s very diverse landscape, from potatoes sourced from of the heights of the Andes mountains to sea urchin from the ocean and notes the latitude of each dish.

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Quake 'can damage' old buildings

A major earthquake in Myanmar may damage buildings in Bangkok that were built before the nation's building codes were revised in 2007 to make them more quake-resistant, according to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) on Tuesday.

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A cultural landmark

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Corrado Feroci, or Prof Silpa Bhirasri, in the Kingdom of Siam, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in collaboration with the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art Foundation and Silpakorn University has organised the exhibition "Art-Thai-Time".

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Commercial premises to be billed for wastewater treatment

City Hall plans to introduce wastewater treatment fees for commercial buildings in Bangkok this year, but not for households.

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Hostage calls for help, rescued at police checkpoint

A hostage dragged into a car by armed men called for help as they approached a police checkpoint in the early hours of Tuesday and was rescued unhurt, in Bangkok's Min Buri district.

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Thailand rises in startup ecosystem index

After dropping three places last year, Thailand has shown positive momentum this year rising one spot to 52nd globally, according to StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023.

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When hard work just isn't enough

In the difficult lives of labourers, two talented artists, Chaiyan Ninlabon and Maneerat Thamnarak, found inspiration to create works for the exhibition "Early Years Project #6: In A Cogitation", which is on display at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Chaiyan and Maneerat were two of eight finalists selected from…

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Comedian John Cleese to perform in Bangkok

Legendary comedian John Cleese is set to bring back laughter to Thai fans during "John Cleese Live in Bangkok" at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha, 7th floor of Siam Square One, Rama I Road, on July 7 at 8pm.

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Im En Ville caters to tastebuds and budgets of every kind

Bangkok’s “old town” is getting busier with the increasing number of cafes and restaurants opening in the area. Adding to the old town landscape is Im En Ville, a concept building.

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Prayut tries out Bangkok's new monorail

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took a test ride on Bangkok's new Yellow Line monorail route on Monday morning, and found it "comfortable".

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BMA planning to install 200 AI-assisted cameras

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to install artificial intelligence-assisted traffic cameras at over 200 intersections across the city to help its crackdown on traffic violations.

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Studio Ghibli characters to take over CentralWorld

CentralWorld Live will transform 3,000m² of space into a fantastical land of imagination, magic and dreams for "The World Of Studio Ghibli's Animation Exhibition Bangkok 2023", which will kick off on July 1 and run until Sept 30.

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Explore the sounds of Thai rainforests

Renowned audio artist Francisco Lopez will give a world premiere of his new composition, Himavanta, in four sessions over two days this Friday and Saturday, at 7pm and 8.30pm. The venue is Bangkok 1899, a cultural and civic hub located on Nakhon Sawan Road, tambon Wat Sommanat.

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Discover the tastes and textures of summertime at Igniv

It is perhaps no secret that one of my favourite restaurants in Bangkok is Igniv. It is also no secret that it is for good reason and the dishes are sublime.

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