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Thai children getting fatter, survey finds
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2017
» Weight issues and obesity are two of the biggest health problems facing Thai children, according to a recent survey.
Ouch! Thailand ranked only 10th in digital nation index
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2017
» A digital talent shortage, fewer digital products and uncertain policies have put Thailand near the bottom of the digital nation index, says a Singapore-based advisory firm.
No Facebook shutdown today (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/05/2017
» As on noon, Facebook was still accessible despite the fact that Thai Internet Service Provider Association (Tispa) had previously said it was under government pressure to immediately shut down all access to the site. Facebook appears to be cooperating with demands to remove "illegal" content.
Trump invites Prayut to White House
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/05/2017
» President Donald Trump Trump spoke to the prime ministers of Thailand and Singapore in separate phone calls about the North Korean threat and invited both of them to Washington, US officials said.
Bangkok most visited city, but tourists spend most in Singapore
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/04/2017
» Bangkok may be the most visited destination in Asia-Pacific among foreign visitors, but it is Singapore where they spend the most – about $250 a day.Bangkok was at $145.
Thailand joins fight against 'superbugs'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/11/2016
» Superbugs, harmful micro-organisms that have become resistant to modern medicines, are a world-wide problem and the Thai government has joined in the fight to reduce their numbers.
Monster hunt begins: Pokemon Go reaches Thailand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2016
» Don't be surprised to see people wandering around outside using their smartphones to look for 'monsters'. Pokemon Go has just been launched here in Thailand.
The Monday after Brexit (UPDATE TUES)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2016
» The first full day of trading after the Brexit vote is over and it was a rough one. Asia was mixed but US and European stocks tumbled badly. We followed the turmoil all day and today we end with a short summary.
Extreme weather: The record El Nino
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2015
» Flooding in Britain, drought in Thailand, fires in Australia, tornadoes in Texas – all are being blamed on a record-breaking El Nino with some help from climate change.
Super blood moon eclipse
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2015
» The so-called 'super blood-moon' has come and gone with some of the best viewing in North America. The rare event was not visible here in Asia.