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Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2016
» The severe drought is expected to worsen between March and April, as five hospitals in the North and Northeast already report severe water shortages.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2016
» Officials hope the death toll from super-storm Winston, now at 29, is nearly final. Aerial surveys indicate a massive reconstruction effort will be needed.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/02/2016
» Farmers and orchard owners in the Bangkok area are being told to monitor salinity levels closely. Levels in many areas are already too high for home consumption.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/02/2016
» About a year from now, a large part of Bangkok won't need to rely on its outdated drainage system as a massive underground tunnel comes on line.
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.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/01/2016
» English learners: Read through the story and decide if this is something you should worry about.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/01/2016
» Major dams hold half the water they did at this time last year and major shortages are predicted after Songkran is urgent precautions are not taken, a consultancy firm says.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/01/2016
» David Bowie waived his usual US$1 million fee for his 1983 Bangkok concert and, according to videos and local participants, appeared to be having "the time of his life" exploring the city
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/01/2016
» It's not haunted but it is crumbling and badly in need of repair, a 19th century historic house on the banks of the Chao Phraya.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/01/2016
» If its neighbours are willing, the Thai government plans to divert water from rivers which form natural boundaries into major dams in a long-term measure to battle drought.