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Klong Lat Phrao encroachers want payment to leave their homes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/09/2017
» About 1,000 families that are being relocated from public land they have occupied along Klong Lat Phrao are demanding they be paid at least 200,000 baht each, according to a community rights group.
More than 570,000 families affected by floods
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2017
» Flooding persisted in nine provinces on Wednesday, mostly in the Northeast, with more than 570,000 families affected by the floods that have ravaged much of the country over the last month.
Strong baht to be short-lived, says Finance Minister
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2017
» The strength of the baht, which last week became the best-performing currency in Asia against the US dollar in 2017, will be short-lived, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Worst floods in 2 decades hit Sakon Nakhon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/07/2017
» Tropical depression "Sonca" has lashed Sakon Nakhon, leading to the worst floods in the northeastern province for two decades. Flooding persisted across the Northeast.
Keeping Bangkok above water
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/06/2017
» Huge drainage tunnels are not enough to cope with flooding in Bangkok, say two environmental activist. A realistic look at the cause of flood is needed.
Death toll reaches 25 as temporary bridges reopen traffic (Wed. Update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2017
» The death toll from the flooding in the South has reached 25 with two missing. Travel to the South has begun to improve with the building of temporary bridges in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Ayutthaya flooding 'likely to worsen', Pathum Thani next (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/09/2016
» Increased discharges from the Chao Phraya diversion dam are battering riverside communities in Ayutthaya with Pathum Thani the next in line.
Final countdown for historic Mahakan Fort community
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/04/2016
» City Hall has set an April 30 deadline for residents to relocate from their 200-year-old quarters, a culmination of a long dispute between the authorities and villagers. Here's a look behind the wall.
Fiji storm: Death toll 29, massive reconstruction required (Updated Tuesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2016
» Officials hope the death toll from super-storm Winston, now at 29, is nearly final. Aerial surveys indicate a massive reconstruction effort will be needed.
Sea gypsies get some powerful help
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/01/2016
» The DSI says evidence gathered so far supports the claims of 2,000 sea gypsies to Phuket beach land now under the control of developers.