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Cambodia considers opening access to Preah Vihear
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/03/2016
» Cambodia is considering allowing access to the Preah Vihear temple from the Thai side, a move seen as underlining warmer ties between the two countries.
Border rivers may be targeted for drought relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/01/2016
» If its neighbours are willing, the Thai government plans to divert water from rivers which form natural boundaries into major dams in a long-term measure to battle drought.
Bangkok at the centre of huge future rail network
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/12/2015
» China has an ambitious plan to establish three rail routes called the "Pan-Asia Railway Network" to foster rail connections between the country and mainland Southeast Asian nations, with Bangkok serving as the hub.
Begging in Bangkok: Life on the streets
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/10/2014
» We often hear stories about beggars being forced onto the streets by evil traffickers, but yesterday social workers only found willing poor people on day one of a new registration campaign.
Army moves to limit damage from worker exodus (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/06/2014
» The continued exodus of Cambodian migrant workers is worrisome, but the big fear is that the much larger labour force from Myanmar might panic. Yesterday, the army took steps to prevent that and today the Thai permanent foreign secretary asked Cambodian workers not to go.
Cambodian exodus continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/06/2014
» Cambodian workers continue to flee what they fear is an imminent military crackdown on foreign labour. Industry leaders fear a severe labour shortage could result.
Flood alert (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/09/2013
» Update: Khlong Rangsit overflows. All of a sudden this year's flood season seems much more serious as waters rise near the industrial estates devastated by the 2011 floods. Severe flooding has also occurred in provinces near Cambodia.
Laos approves Mekong dam despite objections
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2012
» The Lao government has approved the construction of the US$3.5-billion Xayaburi dam on the Mekong River despite objections from environmentalists.
How is Vatana? Fine, thanks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/07/2012
» Vatana Assavahame made his first public appearance at a Buddhist temple he commissioned in China on Friday after fleeing a jail term for bribery four years ago.
(Updated) Fighting again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/04/2011
» There were more clashes yesterday, resulting in death, injury and evacuations. Once again, both sides blame the other.