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Sinkholes – they happen here too
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/03/2013
» The Florida home of a man killed by a sudden sinkhole was demolished yesterday, leaving state residents worried it could happen to their homes as well. Unfortunately, sinkholes occur around the world, including Thailand.
Where is the cool season, anyway?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2012
» The winds are blowing the wrong way this year for some reason, bringing rain instead of cool, dry air, a situation that is likely to continue for some time.
Earthquake felt in Bangkok (Monday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/11/2012
» At about 8:12 yesterday morning, I was at my computer and the desk seemed to be swaying slightly and I began to feel disoriented. Yes, it was the effects of a faraway earthquake and today we have many more details on what happened.
Suspect caught in 1993 murder case
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2012
» A Thai man has been arrested for a murder committed in Japan almost 20 years ago, just months before he could no longer have been prosecuted.
Victim of cosmetics “doctor” dies
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/10/2012
» Athitiya Eiamyai put her trust in “Dr Pop,” an unlicensed beauty treatment specialist, to give her a more rounded figure. It ended up killing her.
Wet Bangkok to get wetter (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2012
» Saturday update: The city of Bangkok is getting a lot of help as it prepares for a period of heavy rain. Heavy morning rains over the past two days have complicated the situation.
Police, relatives disagree over Pawana’s death
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/09/2012
» Relatives suspect murder, but police say they have found no evidence that the death of Pawana, the famous actress whose real name was Aranyaporn Laosaengthong, was due to foul play.
Paralympics: Dominant Thais win Boccia gold
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/09/2012
» No-one plays boccia, a sport for severely disabled athletes, better than Thailand. The Thai team yesterday won the Paralympic gold by beating China 10-5, after reaching the final by scores of 22-0 over Canada and 18-1 against Great Britain.
It's gold for Thailand's Rungroj
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/09/2012
» Thailand's Paralympic athletes have gone one step beyond their able-bodied counterparts in London, bringing home the country's first gold medal through the efforts of table-tennis star Rungroj Thainiyom.
Guinness massage record broken
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/08/2012
» Thailand broke – no, it smashed – the Guinness World Record for mass massage at a health expo on Thursday.