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17-year old “app” millionaire
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/03/2013
» 17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio is proof that all those hours teenagers spend in front of computers, tablets and smart phones don’t have to be wasted. His Summly app is being purchased by Yahoo!, giving him millions of dollars and a job.
Obama wins second term
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2012
» My goal today is to help you follow the election coverage in English as much as possible. I'll be updating this throughout election day, focusing mainly on the results of the election, but also on the language used to report the results.
Controversial decision gives Kaew silver
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/08/2012
» Kaew won gold in the eyes of the crowd, analysts and Thai viewers, but the judges decided for his Chinese opponent, so the Kamphaeng Phet fighter settles for silver. Reuters photo
Thai hopes still high in boxing, badminton
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/08/2012
» Boxer Kaeo Pongprayoon and badminton athletes Ratchanok Inthanon, Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam kept Thailand’s medal hopes alive with easy victories as Michael Phelps becomes the all-time Olympic medal champion.
Pimsiri’s silver puts Thailand on the medal table
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/07/2012
» Weightlifter Pimsiri Sirikaew added 4 kilogrammes to her last lift, moving her from sixth to second to snatch Thailand's first medal of the Games. In men’s boxing there was first round success for Chatchai Butdee who easily defeated his Turkish opponent in the 52kg division. AFP photo
Bangkok dry, elsewhere wet
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/10/2011
» The inner areas of Bangkok are still dry despite day two of the high tides and some heavy rain last night. The situation just outside the city is critical, however.
Fair comparison?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/08/2011
» A lot of people are making comparisons between the very different verdicts in cases involving Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra and Ubon Ratchathani red-shirts, saying there are different standards of justice for the rich and poor.
Reds present mixed demands
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2011
» UDD leader Tida Tawornseth wants Phue Thai to press for justice for slain red-shirts. Shinawat Haboonpad wants reds in the cabinet and someone other than Ms Tida as the UDD head.
“Red-shirt villages” gaining popularity
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/06/2011
» To their supporters, red-shirt villages are symbols of justice and a single standard for all. For critics they are undemocratic and illegal.
The campaign gets silly / serious
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2011
» The general election campaign was in full swing yesterday, showing both the silly and serious side of Thai politics.