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The cronut: the next sweet craze?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/06/2013
» Will there be a Bangkok cronut (a croissant-doughnut) craze similar to the one that greeted the Krispe Kreme operation not so long again? If New York is any indication, the answer could be “yes”.
London Olympic Games open with fun-filled show
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2012
» David Beckham drives a powerboat with the Olympic torch in an opening ceremony described as spectacular, eccentric and fun. Reuters photo
Where's the beef?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/06/2012
» 'Kui tio nua' and its many variants have long been Thai favourites, but these days you're more likely to see it made with pork
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/05/2012
» Thai rice farmers got some encouragement yesterday morning when soothsayers determined that rice harvests would be good, water adequate and the country would see an abundance of food.
Bangkok pawn shops: alive and well
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/04/2012
» The neighbourhood pawnshop, where residents can get loans in exchange for valuables, is still doing a very good business in Bangkok.
B500,000 bounty offered for bombers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/04/2012
» As unhappy motorists reclaimed their bomb-damaged vehicles, the Songkhla governor offered a 500,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest of the bombers.
Paula is back
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/03/2012
» Actress, model and new-mother Paula Taylor has been spending more time in Bangkok recently. Here’s an update on what she has been up to.
“Mouth and stomach” issues most important
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/03/2012
» Food prices and wages concern most people far more than political conflicts, a poll reveals, not surprising considering limes have reached seven baht a piece in some areas.
Day job: marketing; Hobby: art - serious art
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/03/2012
» Kannika Soonthornyankit's day job marketing children's clothes won't get her in the news, but her remarkable skills as a self-trained amateur artist will.
Life in the grand palace
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/01/2012
» A recently discovered 50-year-old manuscript gives us a fascinating glimpse into life in the Grand Palace during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.