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Kbank forecasts baht rise
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/08/2017
» How can we say the baht is rising against the US dollar, as forecast by Kasikornbank (KBank), when it goes from 34.50 to 33.50? If you transfer money from the US to Thailand, like I do, it makes good sense.
Dozens found alive as Bangladesh tragedy toll hits 272
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/04/2013
» Dozens of workers were found alive Thursday as they huddled in the wreckage of a collapsed garment factory block in Bangladesh, a rare success for rescuers who have pulled out 272 bodies.
Phahon Yothin traffic worsening
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/01/2013
» During rush hours, more than half the outbound lanes of Phahon Yothin can be blocked by vehicles waiting for passengers.
Rally ends early: "Dirty govt tactics", leaders complain (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2012
» Even before the Pitak Siam rally began, thousands of rally-goers were blocked by police from entering the Royal Plaza area and, in a brief confrontation, tear gas was used against them. Leaders complain the government failed to live up to agreements and have now called off the rally.
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.
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.
Bangkok floods? Blame City Hall, says Govt
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2012
» The BMA has come under heavy criticism from the government which accused it of being too slow to drain water from streets and roads following heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon.
Learn Thai: The flood season
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/09/2012
» Today's story contains Thai/English vocabulary you are guaranteed to see again before the flood season finishes, probably more than once.
Sukhothai still underwater
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/09/2012
» All efforts, including the use of big bags, have falled to halt the surge of water into Sukhothai municipality caused by a major levee break.
Govt claims flood drill success
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/09/2012
» Government officials have declared the water drainage tests conducted yesterday in the capital as a success.