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Gaemi turns west – towards us
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2012
» Gaemi, still a tropical storm in the South China Sea, has turned west with landfall expected on the Vietnamese coast sometime tomorrow. Preparations are continuing to mimimise its effects when it reaches us a day or so later.
A job with a view
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2012
» Air traffic controllers at Suvarnabhumi airport are expecting to handle more than 500,000 flights by year's end. You might call them the unsung heroes of the aviation industry.
Still the fastest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2012
» Usain Bolt left no doubt that he is still the world's fastest human with a decisive victory in the men's 100m final at the London Games on Sunday. Meanwhile, Thailand's only medal winner so far has returned home.
Don Mueang to the rescue
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/03/2012
» All of a sudden, Bangkok’s second airport is taking on greater importance as Suvarnabhumi struggles to cope with increased passenger traffic.
Bangkok terror plot: updated
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2012
» Eleven countries have now issued terror alerts for Bangkok as the search continues for a man suspected to be involved in a plot to hit tourist areas.
Wiggly luggage
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/07/2011
» An Iranian man has been detained at Suvarnabhumi airport after 50 snakes were allegedly found hidden in socks in his suitcase.
Under stress
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/03/2011
» Thais have been very generous in collecting donations for the relief effort in Japan, and it appears there are many Thai expats in Japan who need help as well.