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(Updated) Protests: Not over yet
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/11/2013
» It is another busy day on the streets of Bangkok and protesters there and upcountry have stepped up their efforts to rid the country of the so-called Thaksin regime. We start with a brief look at yesterday before following the events of today.
Ministry takeovers prompt expanded ISA
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has imposed the Internal Security Act (ISA) across the capital and in nearby areas after protesters stormed key ministries in a bid to topple the government.
Mass rallies continue, marches set for today
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/11/2013
» Huge crowds flocked to the anti-government rally at Democracy Monument (photo) yesterday and marches have taken place all day today. As night falls, two ministries are in protester hands. Meanwhile pro-government red-shirts hold their own mass rally at Rajamangala stadium.
Rising dam levels add to flood fears
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/09/2013
» Rising water levels in dams along the Chao Phraya River are causing concern, with rain forecast for the Central Plains and Bangkok this weekend likely to put them under increasing pressure.
Pracha sentenced to 12 years
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/09/2013
» Ex-deputy interior minister Pracha Maleenont and the former city fire department chief receive long prison sentences in fire vehicle scandal as three others, including former Bangkok governor Apirak Kosayodhin, are acquitted.
The Raknam Kaem Ling project
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2013
» Mother Nature has been cruel to the people of Ban Limthong, a Buri Ram farming village in the Northeast, but with new water management schemes like Raknam, it is coming to life.
What?! We have a curfew?!
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2013
» Here is a taste of the Guru magazine writing style. It is not heavy reading. It may sound serious at first, but that doesn't last for long.
Campaign promises become an issue
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/01/2013
» Phue Thai’s Pongsapat Pongcharoen’s pledge to expand Bangkok’s free bus service must not depend on national funding, says the Transport Minister, making it an instant campaign issue.
Sukhumbhand resigns as governor
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/01/2013
» MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra will resign as Bangkok governor today and quickly begin his campaign for re-election.
Fifa rejection hurts city, Governor says
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/11/2012
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra says the city is considering suing Fifa after its newly-built stadium is rejected at the last minute.