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Sukhumbhand resigns as governor
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/01/2013
» MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra will resign as Bangkok governor today and quickly begin his campaign for re-election.
Fifa rejection hurts city, Governor says
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/11/2012
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra says the city is considering suing Fifa after its newly-built stadium is rejected at the last minute.
Slow motion storm watch (Arrival)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/10/2012
» Gaemi has arrived in the Bangkok area, not as a tropical storm or a depression, but as big mass of ordinary rain. The rain, varying from light to heavy, is expected to last throughout the day.
Sluice gate harmony
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/12/2011
» Fisherman have replaced angry residents at the Phraya Suren sluice gate where, according to Froc director Pracha Promnok, the conflict has been settled.
Bangkok governor gets his pumps; flooding widens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2011
» Relations between the BMA and the national government have improved after the governor's requests for more pumps and better drainage were granted. Meanwhile, the flood situation has worsened.
Thon Buri is next
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2011
» The entire Thon Buri area is expected to be submerged within three days as water levels in canals and the Chao Phyara river appear to be too high for defences to cope.
New idea for ridding city of floodwater
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/10/2011
» Froc explores a new idea for draining flood water as evacuation centres are prepared in nearby provinces. (Note: Most of Bangkok remains dry)
Situation critical (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/10/2011
» Waters from the north have arrived in Bangkok, causing widespread flooding and renewed calls for evacuation of hardest-hit areas.
Record river levels the latest concern
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2011
» Overflows from the Chao Phraya may make for great tourist photos, but they are a growing concern for city residents and government officials.
Bangkok dry, elsewhere wet
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/10/2011
» The inner areas of Bangkok are still dry despite day two of the high tides and some heavy rain last night. The situation just outside the city is critical, however.