Driver of empty train released airbrake instead of parking brake as instructed

Subway to sit idle for many weeks

It will take several weeks, if not months, before the Bangkok subway is back in operation after Monday’s crash that left more than 200 people injured.

Banharn steaming over ruling party’s tactics

Banharn Silapa-archa may have just about had it with Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, judging from the way he has been grousing of late. Still, people familiar with the Chat Thai leader’s extraordinary mood swings and love-hate relationship with the prime minister wouldn’t bet against Banharn’s latest tantrum lasting more than 48 hours.

The bush is no longer good enough

They never cease to amaze. Not only can they paint, play musical instruments in a pachyderm ensemble, and perform various other feats; some local elephants, it turns out, are also potty-trained. They never forget to flush either, of course.