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Trump a no-show
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/01/2016
» Showman Donald Trump has boycotted the final Republican debate before the state of Iowa makes its choice for the Republican candidate for president. Instead he has put on his own rival show.
UN anti-junta protests not disruptive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2015
» Thus far, demonstrations near the UN in New York – for and against the Prayut government – have been small and peaceful as the PM prepares to address the General Assemby on Wednesday.
PM warns over bomb attacks as warrants issued for 9 suspects (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/03/2015
» The grenade attack at the Criminal Court on Saturday aimed to demonstrate that anti-government dissent still exists, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says. Meanwhile, security is tight over warnings of more bombs this Sunday.
Yingluck to face criminal charge (maybe) as well as impeachment (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/01/2015
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra now faces not only a possible political ban over the rice-pledging scheme, but a criminal charge brought by the NACC and OAG as well. But maybe not. On Wednesday, the deputy attorney general said nothing has been decided yet.
The stories behind the photos, part 3
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/01/2015
» Our Bangkok Post photographers describe the situations they faced while taking some of the most memorable news photos of the year. In part 3, we see how bravery and quick thinking get the best photos and, most importantly, keep the photographer alive.
Coup! (updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2014
» Continuing coverage of Thailand under military rule. Today, the coup-makers start to win some powerful friends as they start a multi-billion baht payback to farmers. Meanwhile, detentions, releases and protests continue.
Protesters killed and injured in Democracy Monument attack
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/05/2014
» Bangkok's Erawan Emergency Centre reports that two people were killed and 24 were injured in an early-morning grenade and shooting attack on anti-government protesters in the Democracy Monument area.
5 killed as violence stalls police operation to retake 5 rally sites
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/02/2014
» Five were killed, 1 police oifficer and 4 civilians, as a large police force in support of negotiations to reclaim 5 Bangkok rally sites occupied by anti-government protesters was forced to halt operations because of serious violence at Phan Fah. (updated Wednesday)
Crackdown Day
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/02/2014
» It's Valentine's Day, Macha Buccha day and it is also "police crackdown day" as police have begun reclaiming some areas now occupied by protesters.
Troubled poll ends smoothly (updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/02/2014
» The February 2 general election was free of major violence, but many polling stations could not open and turnout was low at those that could. Now legal challenges have put the poll in doubt. (Includes yesterday's live coverage)