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Dam discharges increase flood threat, but Bangkok likely to escape (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2017
» The government on Tuesday increased discharges from dams in the Central Plains and the Northeast and warned people in low-lying areas in the regions of upcoming floods while Bangkok remained safe despite concerns.
Flood warnings for North and Central Plains
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2017
» People living along the banks of several rivers in the North and Central Plains have been warned to brace for floods following heavy rainfall.
Facebook defends false 'bomb in Bangkok' alert (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/12/2016
» There was no explosion in Bangkok, but Facebook now says the man throwing giant firecrackers near Government House was scary enough to activate its Safety Check.
Bangkok's 247 flood-prone areas prepare, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Ratchasima hit hard
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2016
» Plans are afoot to relieve the effects of flooding particularly in 247 areas identified by City Hall as being highly prone to floods. Flooding has worsened in Ayutthaya and Nakhon Ratchasima
Massive tornado hitting Oklahoma City (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/06/2013
» Daylight has come to Oklahoma City and while flooding and wind damage are widespread, it is nowhere near as bad as the tornado that hit the area on May 20. It now appears that the worst hit area was 800km away near St Louis Missouri. Updates continue.
Bail ruling on reds due today (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/11/2012
» Six red-shirt leaders should learn today whether or not they will remain free on bail.
Sexual remark censored
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/11/2012
» Prasit Chaisrisa, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Surin and one of the party’s chief defenders during censure debates, went a little too far in his objection to an accusation by Democrat Party MP Rangsima Rodrassami.
Storm surge: Could it happen here?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/11/2012
» The Thai government is spending large amounts of money to protect inland areas from flooding from the north, but experts say another flood disaster could come from the sea.
“Merciless” Post-tropical storm Sandy (updated 20:30)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/10/2012
» Sandy has been just as bad as forecasters has feared, causing massive flooding destruction along the east coast of the United States. Morning has finally come and people are just starting to see how bad things are. We will update the situation tomorrow.
Rush to finish “almost ready” stadium
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/10/2012
» To the untrained eye, the Bangkok Futsal Arena looks to be weeks or months away from being finished, but Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra insists it will be ready by October 21. (Includes video)