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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.
Buakaw remains champion
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/12/2012
» Buakaw easily outpointed his opponent from Belarus and retained his Thai fight title in the 70kg division. Compatriot Singmanee Kaewsamrit had a tougher time, but he, too, was victorious in the 67kg division.
Suspect caught in 1993 murder case
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2012
» A Thai man has been arrested for a murder committed in Japan almost 20 years ago, just months before he could no longer have been prosecuted.
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.
A job with a view
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2012
» Air traffic controllers at Suvarnabhumi airport are expecting to handle more than 500,000 flights by year's end. You might call them the unsung heroes of the aviation industry.
Thailand upset China to take title
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/09/2012
» World No. 5 China was no match for the impressive Thai women’s volleyball team who won their first ever AVC Cup 30-28, 25-27, 25-21, 25-20.
Thailand’s London disappointment continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/07/2012
» Thailand's disappointment continued at the London Olympics yesterday with more failures than successes. Most frustrating was boxer Saylom Ardee's controversial loss in his first-round lightweight (60kg) fight. Meanwhile, there were more upsets in swimming and football.
Surviving, the Japanese way
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2012
» In Ayutthaya, Japanese survival techniques are being introduced to Thai children in flood-prone areas to make them better prepared for future disasters.
Govt compensation to include Japanese victim
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatrabrought some good news to Japan for the family of Japanese photographer Hiroyuki Muramoto, killed during the anti-government protests in 2010. They will be among those receiving government compensation.