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Huge Bangkok drainage tunnel opens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/09/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Wednesday opened a new drainage tunnel to relieve flood-prone streets in six districts.
App shows where to have fun during Songkran
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/04/2017
» Nostra Map, provider of map data and location content for smartphones and tablets, has released its new updates which include interesting tourist attractions to visit during the Songkran festival.
Vendors get ready for Loy Krathong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2016
» The Loy Krathong festival is a night away and vendors have already begun reserving the best places in public areas to sell the decorated baskets (krathong).
Ancient London burned again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/09/2016
» London burned to the ground yesterday just like it did in early September 1666, 350 years ago. This time, however, it was a 120-metre wooden replica.
Rains stay away as wet Bangkok dries (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2016
» After two nights of heavy rain, yesterday (Friday) was dry, giving city officials time to deal with the "water waiting to be drained". Forecasters say there a 60 percent of thundershowers Saturday, but overall, rain is diminishing.
Quick clearance: Water hyacinth gone in a week
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2016
» Seven days after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the removal of a huge tract of water hyacinth blocking the Chao Phraya River, the cleanup above the Chao Phraya Dam has been completed.
"Bangkok is a city of water and rain" (WED. UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/06/2016
» Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra warned Bangkokians Tuesday to expect more flooding as the rains are likely to continue and major long-term flood control projects are still incomplete.
The chill is ending (Updated Wed.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/01/2016
» Bangkokians awoke Wednesday to more chilly temperatures, but this should be the last full day of natural air conditioning as normal weather gradually returns. Northern areas will remain cool for longer, however.
"Bike for Dad," a national success (Updated Saturday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/12/2015
» The 'Bike for Dad' activities attracted huge interest in Thailand. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn led the Bangkok procession and hundreds of thousands of others took part across the country.
Loy Krathong in Bangkok (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2015
» Millions of people, both Thais and foreign tourists, took part in last night's Loy Krathong festivities around the country and they are being more careful of the environment. Here is a quick look at some of the Bangkok sites.