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Elton John surprise
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/02/2016
» A train station appearance worked for Elton John, so an appearance at Hua Lamphong or the BTS Siam station might be a great promotion the next time a big international star comes to Bangkok for a concert.
Heat to return, but first a storm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2015
» Temperatures will start moving up again later this week, bringing a return of the sweltering heat we experienced last week, Today, however, the weather news was a freak tropical storm that damaged parts of the city.
Jaywalkers beware
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2014
» Traffic police yesterday started fining jaywalkers – pedestrians who who fail to use the zebra crossings – 200 baht at the Asok intersection in a campaign that will soon extend to other major roads.
Behave yourself. We're watching
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/07/2014
» Behave yourself. If you don't, there are cameras everywhere and your bad manners may be shown to the world on Facebook. Let's take a look at one popular Bangkok-based page.
Suthep visits Ekamai, a photo feature
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/01/2014
» What's a march through Bangkok led by Kamnan Suthep like? I had my first chance to witness one myself today and I brought my camera along.
BTS halts service, reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/12/2013
» A control system problem temporarily knocked Bangkok's crowded BTS system out of operation, but as of 11:00am it has reopened operations, shut again, and resumed again.
White masks then red masks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/06/2013
» First Guy Fawkes-masked anti-government demonstrators gathered in downtown Bangkok Sunday. Then it was the turn of red-masked pro-government demonstrators.
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.
New generation takes over – for a day
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/01/2013
» Yesterday Thai children took over the national government, the provincial governments, the armed forces and, indeed, most of the country.
Asiatique public relations disaster? (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/12/2012
» The opening of the 60-metre Asiatique Sky wheel at the night bazaar turned into disaster when the foreign community learned they must pay more to ride. Update: Dual pricing now rescinded