Showing 21 - 30 of 30
PDRC co-leader Sombat arrested
Online Reporters, Published on 16/05/2014
» Police arrested Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, a co-leader of the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and former rector of the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida), at the university in Bangkok on Friday morning.
Police confront protesters at Govt House
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2014
» Police began clearing more rally sites in Bangkok on Tuesday morning and asked anti-government protesters to move away from Phitsanulok Road between Suan Mitsakawan and Chamai Maruchet Bridge, which includes Government House.
Storm watch
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/10/2012
» For the first time this year, weather watchers have a storm system to watch in the South China Sea. Newly-named as GAEMI (21W), it is expected to grow into a significant tropical storm or worse and head in our direction.
Wet Bangkok to get wetter (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2012
» Saturday update: The city of Bangkok is getting a lot of help as it prepares for a period of heavy rain. Heavy morning rains over the past two days have complicated the situation.
Bangkok floods? Blame City Hall, says Govt
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2012
» The BMA has come under heavy criticism from the government which accused it of being too slow to drain water from streets and roads following heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon.
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)
Floods close Don Mueang
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2011
» Floodwaters have reached Don Mueang Airport, forcing a halt to all flight operations until at least next Tuesday.
Mother Nature steps up the pressure
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2011
» As a mass of floodwater from the north reaches the city's outer defences, authorities are sounding less and less confident that Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has ravaged much of the country.
Water, water everywhere
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2011
» Ayuttaya has become the focus of a flood disaster that seems to be getting worse and worse without an end in sight.
Fashion city Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2010
» Perhaps the most dynamic and cosmopolitan city in Asia, proper planning could put Bangkok on the fast track for becoming Asia's fashion center.