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Fatal cyclist crash suspect surrenders
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/05/2015
» The driver who disappeared after a crash that killed a cyclist earlier this week turned himself in to police yesterday. Meanwhile, Bangkok's deputy governor urges cyclists to stay off main roads.
Cooler today after near-record heat (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/04/2015
» With near record heat (in Bangkok missing by 0.2 degrees on Tuesday) came a new record in demand for electricity as people tried to cool off as best they could. Today (Thursday) will be much cooler with a good chance of thunderstorms.
Wooden school in the concrete jungle
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/02/2015
» The busy Sukhumvit Soi 8 area has office buildings, condominiums, hotels, bars, massage parlours, restaurants and one wooden school that has changed little since it was built in 1946.
Thong Lor's Root Garden farm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/01/2015
» An easy walk from the Thong Lor BTS, a farm has sprung up on the busy upscale soi. Project owners hope it will give a much needed push to land reform in the country. Visitors are welcome.
Shigeta wants his babies back
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2015
» The Japanese father of at least nine surrogate babies from Thai mothers has reportedly filed a lawsuit to get his babies back.
1.66 billion missing from uni bank accounts, 2 arrested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/12/2014
» Ordinary people are wondering how a KMITL financial officer was able to transfer more than 1.6 billion baht out of university accounts for more than two years before being discovered.
Police hunt billionaire in police scandal (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/12/2014
» A businessman ranked as one of Thailand's richest men is wanted by police on a number of charges, including lese majeste, in connection with the case against the former Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) chief Pongpat Chayapan. Latest information indicates he may have fled to Cambodia.
Coming down: Court orders big hotel destroyed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/12/2014
» A large luxury hotel and serviced apartment building on Soi Ruam Rudi in Bangkok have been ordered demolished by the Supreme Administrative Court since the soi is too narrow and they should never have been built in the first place.
Alleged anti-coup leaflet writer arrested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2014
» Metropolitan police and soldiers from the 1st Artillery Regiment have arrested the man believed responsible for producing the anti-junta leaflets found around Democracy Monument Sunday.
Animal welfare law passed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has made it easier to punish people who neglect, torture or fail to adequately take care of animals.