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“No, Thaksin did not sneak into Thailand”
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/06/2013
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not returned to Thailand, despite photos posted on his Instagram account appearing to place him in Bangkok, Pheu Thai deputy spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard said.
King 'saddened' by deaths in Sichuan quake
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/04/2013
» His Majesty the King has sent a message of condolence to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the deaths caused by the Sichuan earthquake on Saturday as rescuers struggle to rush aid to victims.
Lin Ping is leaving Chiang Mai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2013
» That cute little panda that captured the hearts of Thais throughout the country when it was born in the Chiang Mai Zoo in 2009 is no longer little and not quite so cute, but news that she is about to leave for China will still sadden many people here.
Auto show begins
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/03/2013
» Major automakers are offering aggressive promotions to attract customers at Thailand's annual motor show, which opened yesterday and runs until April 7 at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province.
High-speed railways coming soon, Govt says
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/03/2013
» If all goes according to plan, land and water travel should be considerably quicker throughout much of the country by the year 2020, with the first Bangkok-Pattaya high-speed rail line completed by 2018.
Fireworks man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/01/2013
» Meet Worawat Manusanun, the man who plans the fireworks display for the CentralWorld New Year countdown and many other major celebrations.
Where is the cool season, anyway?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2012
» The winds are blowing the wrong way this year for some reason, bringing rain instead of cool, dry air, a situation that is likely to continue for some time.
Afghan Buddha statues in danger
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2012
» A group of about 100 monks and Buddhists called on the United Nations and Unesco yesterday to help save the remains of ancient Buddha sculptures threatened by a copper mining project in Afghanistan.
Laos approves Mekong dam despite objections
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2012
» The Lao government has approved the construction of the US$3.5-billion Xayaburi dam on the Mekong River despite objections from environmentalists.
Storm surge: Could it happen here?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/11/2012
» The Thai government is spending large amounts of money to protect inland areas from flooding from the north, but experts say another flood disaster could come from the sea.