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An F1 race through historical Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/04/2013
» The route of the proposed Bangkok F1 Grand Prix event would go through the heart of historical Bangkok, giving viewers the chance to see famous landmarks such as the Grand Palace, Victory Monument and Temple of Dawn. Map by Saksith Saiyasombut/asiancorrespondent.com
Lin Ping is leaving Chiang Mai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2013
» That cute little panda that captured the hearts of Thais throughout the country when it was born in the Chiang Mai Zoo in 2009 is no longer little and not quite so cute, but news that she is about to leave for China will still sadden many people here.
Elephant killing probe heats up
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/03/2013
» With no witnesses to the March 8 killing of a female elephant, police have seized 90 guns in their search for the killing weapon.
PM orders speedy elephant death probe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/03/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has told police and wildlife authorities to speed up an investigation into elephant poaching in Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province.
No water, no fish
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/02/2013
» It difficult to be a fish farmer when your river begins to dry up. That is the problem facing villagers near the Moon River in Buri Ram province as a severe drought continues in the area.
Rhino horn seized in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/01/2013
» More than 27 kilos of rhino horn worth an estimated 42.6 million baht have been seized by airport officials in Thailand and Vietnam.
The King frequently seen in public in 2012
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/12/2012
» His Majesty the King increased the number of his public appearances during 2012, a clear sign to his grateful subjects that his health had improved.
Where is the cool season, anyway?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2012
» The winds are blowing the wrong way this year for some reason, bringing rain instead of cool, dry air, a situation that is likely to continue for some time.
Earthquake felt in Bangkok (Monday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/11/2012
» At about 8:12 yesterday morning, I was at my computer and the desk seemed to be swaying slightly and I began to feel disoriented. Yes, it was the effects of a faraway earthquake and today we have many more details on what happened.
Laos approves Mekong dam despite objections
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2012
» The Lao government has approved the construction of the US$3.5-billion Xayaburi dam on the Mekong River despite objections from environmentalists.