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Bangkok survives -- we hope (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2011
» As a fleet of tugboats tries to speed up the flow of river water into the sea, Bangkok has been declared largely safe. Officials are now worried, however, after the flooding of a nearby industrial estate.
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.
Anxious city
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/10/2011
» Bangkok residents were briefly thrown into panic yesterday by what turned out to be a false flood alarm.
Pramote: Inner city not in danger
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/10/2011
» Pramote Maiklad, former irrigation chief who worked closely with HM the King, says Bangkok's inner city should suffer at most from minor flooding.
Brace yourselves (updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2011
» The economic damage caused by the flood crisis worsened yesterday as Ayutthaya factories were flooded. In Bangkok, residents now fear the worst as flood waters approach the city.
Water, water everywhere
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2011
» Ayuttaya has become the focus of a flood disaster that seems to be getting worse and worse without an end in sight.
Fuzzy picture
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/09/2011
» Most people accept that the surveillance cameras set up in locations throughout the city of Bangkok are necessary, but they expect that the cameras purchased with their tax money will be real.
“Politics-free” Sanam Luang reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/08/2011
» Everyone is happy that Sanam Luang has reopened but many are not happy that it is off-limits to political activities
Good news and bad for Skytrain users
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/05/2011
» Bangkok's Skytrain has a bright future, but that is not much help to commuters suffering today.
Building for the long-term
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/11/2010
» Bangkok governor says it is a waste of money to purchase sandbags and water pumps. Gigantic drainage tunnels are the answer to city's flood problems. (Includes TV report)