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Ground zero shifts to Bangkok (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2011
» There is a lot to watch today as attention shifts to Bangkok. Among the topics we are following are flooding in the Khlong Prapa area, the expected arrival of the northern run-off and a possible dispute between the national and city governments.
Focus on drainage (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/10/2011
» The government in now focusing on draining rather blocking the flood waters and has asked for cooperation from Bangkok City Hall to use is canals.
Battle for Bangkok (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/10/2011
» City officials are still saying the inner city should be safe but they sound much less confident than yesterday after the city’s outer defences struggle to cope.
Losing the battle against the river (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2011
» Much of Nakorn Sawan municipality resembled a lake after the Chao Phraya River burst through an embankment yesterday. Maha Sarakham was hit today. One piece of good news: Former PM Abhisit met with current PM Yingluck
Crown Prince declares new parliament open
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/08/2011
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on Monday presided over the opening of parliament.
Mekong river: New drug smuggler route
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2011
» Facing death if caught, for a measly 5,000 baht, drug mules swim across the Mekong river from Laos with loads of methamphetamines.
Expensive Thai rice: Who will buy it?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/07/2011
» Thai rice exporters may opt to buy from Vietnam and Cambodia if above-market farmer payments force prices up.
Thai food essentials
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/07/2011
» Well-known Thai food critic and the originator of Shell Chuan Chim, MR Thanadsri Svasti, talks about the essence of Thai food.
Bangkok Bicycle Campaign
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2011
» Cyclists will ride cycles around Bangkok on "Car-free Sunday" scheduled for the next three months.
Liquor industry: One family control
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/06/2011
» Liquor industry liberalization happened in 2000 and now "90% of spirit products come from one source - the Sirivadhanabhakdi family."