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Long live the King (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/12/2012
» A huge crowd filled the Royal Plaza and far beyond to witness a rare public appearance by His Majesty the King as part of his 85th birthday celebrations.
Slow motion storm watch (Arrival)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/10/2012
» Gaemi has arrived in the Bangkok area, not as a tropical storm or a depression, but as big mass of ordinary rain. The rain, varying from light to heavy, is expected to last throughout the day.
Royal cruise draws thousands
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2012
» Thousands turned out to greet His Majesty the King Saturday as the Chao Phraya River from Bangkok to Nonthaburi was lit up by a spectacular show.
Royal visit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/05/2012
» Their Majesties the King and Queen are today making a visit to an Ayutthaya paddy field where the King harvested rice 16 years ago, an event sure to draw huge crowds of excited well-wishers.
Who is coming to the wedding?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/04/2011
» David Beckham is coming, Elton John is coming and so is "Mr Bean". Barack Obama has not been invited – just some of the interesting details revealed yesterday.
Lin Ping stays on
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2011
» China is allowing Thailand to keep Lin Ping for two more years, a story I and many others missed last week.
Wet future
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/12/2010
» Researchers predict that unless preventative measures are taking, climate change will put much of Bangkok under water.
Fond memories
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/12/2010
» Yesterday a number of ageing former dancers and musicians had a chance to relive the excitement of performing for Their Majesties the King and Queen.
His Majesty makes a river trip
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/11/2010
» Thai people were overjoyed yesterday to see His Majesty the King, looking healthy and happy, take a boat ride to open two bridges and a floodgate.