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Highlights of the Week
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 31/08/2012
» Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwannatat appears to have resolved his conflict in his ministry with his abrupt transfer of three generals. But Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi is caught in a three-way war of words with the City Hall and a group of water experts on the flood prevent plan. In the deep South, militants went on bomb-planting spree to mark their national day.
Govt dismisses concerns over flooding in Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/08/2012
» The government assures Bangkokians that next week’s release of water to test the city’s drainage system will not cause a man-made disaster.
Biotechnology: Does Thailand need a new plan?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Biotech in 21st century will be what telecom was to 20th. Call for new plan to catch up with Singapore (224 billion baht) vs. Thailand (5 billion)
Another dam controversy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2012
» Some experts say Thai dams are too full. Irrigation officials say yes, but they won’t be by the end of the dry season.
Low-lying communities getting some relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2011
» With much of Bangkok dry or nearly dry, pumps are being moved to where they are really needed, the low-lying communities were drainage is difficult.
Flood management controversy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/11/2011
» Residents living above where the "big-bag barrier" was recently dismantled are cheering, while those below it are protesting.
Thaksin-friendly amnesty planned?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/11/2011
» There are strong rumours today that the Yingluck cabinet, without her being present, has endorsed a royal decree that would allow former prime Thakisn to benefit from an amnesty for convicts.
Froc members get wet too
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2011
» Being a member of the the government's Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) does not give you any special immunity from the floods.
Truth & the floods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2011
» The mighty river & its floodwaters makes it difficult for politicians to maintain a good image with lies.
Anxious city
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/10/2011
» Bangkok residents were briefly thrown into panic yesterday by what turned out to be a false flood alarm.