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Bangkok shutdown could be prolonged
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2014
» Day one of the Bangkok shutdown went smoothly as tens of thousands of protesters occupied seven sites around the city without resistance from the police. We'll be watching what happens next in what rally leaders say will be a prolonged rally.
No jail for ‘Mu Ham’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/03/2013
» A man found guilty of ramming his car into a crowded bus stop, killing one woman and injuring several others, will serve no time in prison, as a result of an Appeals Court ruling yesterday.
Kaew, Chanatip win Olympic medals
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2012
» Thailand’s medal count increased as boxer Kaew Pongprayoon and taekwando fighter Chanatip Sonkham won medals yesterday. Kaew still has a chance for the Kingdom’s first gold at London 2012.
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
Lowering expectations
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/07/2012
» The weightlifters are inexperienced, the boxers old and even the promising taekwando fighters face fierce competition, leading experts to warn an Olympic gold for Thailand is not a sure thing.
Another day in parliament
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2012
» Yesterday was day nine of the debate in parliament on a proposed amendment to Section 291 of the constitution, but there was another matter occupying the members attention as well.
Wash your troubles away
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/04/2012
» Thai people forgot their troubles and put aside their differences yesterday kicking off the Songkran festival with wet and wild water fights across the country. (Lots of photos)
"Bombings the work of terror group"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/02/2012
» More suspects were detained yesterday for suspected involvement in Tuesday's multiple bombings in Bangkok as the Israeli ambassador insists those arrested are part of a terror network.
Back in business
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/12/2010
» Grandma Hai Khanjanta's rice field is no longer submerged and it is producing again, but life is still difficult for the family.