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The heaviness of history, worn lightly
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 28/02/2018
» Suddenly, Thai traditional costumes have made a quiet comeback -- for at least a month or so.
Pathum Thani's leaning tower of Lam Luk Ka
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/04/2013
» An apartment building under construction suddenly subsided Sunday night, tilting it an an angle similar to Italy's leaning tower of Pisa. The local version is likely to be demolished, however.
Bring out the pumps (Sunday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2011
» Fed-up residents of Muang Ake housing estate and other heavily inundated Bangkok communities have renewed hope as a government pumping operation begins today.
Northern run-off hits Sai Mai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/10/2011
» The Bangkok governor has just told residents of the Sai Mai area to evacuate as the northern run-off overwhelms local defences.
Mother Nature steps up the pressure
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2011
» As a mass of floodwater from the north reaches the city's outer defences, authorities are sounding less and less confident that Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has ravaged much of the country.