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Death toll reaches 25 as temporary bridges reopen traffic (Wed. Update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2017
» The death toll from the flooding in the South has reached 25 with two missing. Travel to the South has begun to improve with the building of temporary bridges in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Railway plans tower, hotels, dept stores for river area
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2016
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will develop some of its prime land in Khlong Toei near Mae Nam railway station into commercial areas worth 88.7 billion baht in investment.
English in the news: Govt launches app, Teachers' 'boot camp'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/03/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has introduced "Echo English", a mobile app intended for Thais to practise their English with native speakers. Meanwhile, 350 teachers are in a 5-week English-only camp run by the British Council.
Govt to buy rubber, increase domestic use
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/01/2016
» The government has agreed to buy 100,000 tonnes of all types of rubber products at an above-market price while at the same time increasing its use in products from gloves to sports grounds
Historic China-Taiwan meet scheduled (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/11/2015
» Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Singapore this weekend in the first meeting between leaders from the rivals since 1949. Taiwanese pro-independence groups say the move is aimed at influencing the upcoming presidential election.
Prayut in Japan: Election promise (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/02/2015
» Bangkok Post editor Pichai Chuensuksawadi continues his coverage of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's visit to Japan. Yesterday, the Thai PM promised elections would be held at the end of this year or early next.
Koh Tao murders: Police respond to their critics (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2014
» Thai police have responded to the questions about their respect for the rights of Myanmar migrant workers during their investigation into the the double murder of two British tourists. Latest: Police have now submitted their investigation report to the prosecutors.
Koh Tao murders: "Person of interest" (updated Tuesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/09/2014
» Police investigators have released photographs and clearer video footage of an unidentified man they believe could be a key to resolving the Koh Tao double-murder case and are asking the public to identify him.
New Cabinet: Military runs the show with civilian support
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/09/2014
» As expected, top military figures dominate the new Prayuth 1 cabinet, but they will have support from prominent bureaucrats and technocrats.
The news from Vientiane
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2014
» Terry has been in Vientiane Laos for the past several days, so here is today's news from the Laotian capital.