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Daredevil crosses Grand Canyon on a tightrope
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/06/2013
» For US daredevil, Nik Wallenda walking over Niagara Falls on a tightrope last year wasn't enough. He needed something even more difficult and sensational – like walking across the world famous Grand Canyon, for example.
Skytrain doors open, anxious passengers stay inside
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/03/2013
» A skytrain appeared to be inviting passengers to step out on to the electrified tracks when it opened its doors before reaching the platform at Siam. Fortunately, passengers took photos instead.
Your bus to Phnom Penh is now boarding
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/02/2013
» Travellers to destinations in Cambodia now have some cheaper, more convenient options. The first buses directly connecting Thailand and Cambodia left Bangkok on Thursday, headed for Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Navy's flying boat back in action
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/02/2013
» The Navy's flying boat has reappeared after 10 years on the ground, solving a spare parts problem by keeping a second aircraft grounded.
Expensive parking
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/01/2013
» Parking at Phitsanulok Airport is expensive – 70,000 baht a month for just two spots. Of course, these are not ordinary parking spots.
King to meet Obama, UK Queen meets Thai PM
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2012
» It has been officially announced that US President Barack Obama will be granted an audience with His Majesty the King on Sunday while in London Queen Elizabeth II granted an audience to the Thai PM. Reuters photo
Bicycle rental project begins in Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2012
» It's not an ambitious project yet – just 16 bicycles – but Bangkok pedalling enthusiasts must be hoping it leads to something much, much bigger.
Saab early warning aircraft arrives
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2012
» The Royal Thai Air Force now has two new, rather strange-looking, aircraft.
Army’s blimp may fly soon
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2012
» The army’s 350 million-baht blimp has never been put in service and it costs 25 million baht a year to maintain. Now, the army is about to spend 50 million more baht to finally get it into the air.
Suvarnabhumi overload
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/09/2012
» Last year, 15,752,195 inbound passengers and 14,807,532 outbound travellers passed through the Suvarnabhumi airport's immigration counters, beyond the capacity of overworked immigration officers, says the team commander.