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Making your dumb TV smart
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/12/2011
» What can you do if you have a good TV but it lacks internet access? One Thai company has a possible solution.
It’s cold outside
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/12/2011
» Thailand doesn't experience the winter temperatures of -20 Celsius or lower that we get in my home state of Minnesota, but it can feel almost as cold if you don’t have warm clothing and a warm place to stay.
Famous murderers receive royal pardons
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/12/2011
» Many people have been surprised – even shocked – to learn that among the 26,000 prison inmates receiving royal pardons this year are four of the country’s most notorious murderers.
Flood prevention the easy way
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/12/2011
» A group of Thai technical experts are suggesting a relatively quick and painless way to prevent major floods in the future: a long tunnel.
Counting the gold
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/11/2011
» Who won the most gold medals at the 26th SEA games? It depends on how you count. Some are saying Thailand, not Indonesia, was the real winner.
Drying in the east, wet in the west
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/11/2011
» Water is draining nicely from eastern Bangkok, but to the west the job is much more complicated and frustrating.
Local wisdom in action
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2011
» Experts have ideas on how to manage water, but so do ordinary people and some of their ideas can be put into action in almost no time. Here’s an example being used in Thonburi.
Night on the "ghost highway"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/10/2011
» To one old Bangkok Post reporter, the Vibhavadi road area looked like a "ghost highway" during he explorations last night.
Bang Bua Thong now a lake (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/10/2011
» If any district in the Bangkok area needs to be declared a disaster zone, Bang Bua Thong district of neighbouring Nonthaburi should be first on the list.
Book fair begins Wednesday
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2011
» The 16th Book Expo Thailand begins Wednesday at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and runs until October 16. With nearly 900 booths from 424 publishers, it’s a good idea to start planning your visit now.