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The great flood "conspiracy"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2011
» There have been rumours that the floods were not an accident, but had been planned by the previous government. This subject was debated in parliament on Sunday in an exchange between Justice Minister Pracha Promnok and opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.
No pardon for Thaksin
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/11/2011
» The justice minister announces that the draft decree for royal pardons for convicts has not been altered to help Thaksin while the former PM himself sends a letter saying he will not benefit.
Big bag conflict continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2011
» Unable to win the prime ministers approval for allowing the release of water through the big bag barrier, Don Muang residents have done the job themselves.
Residents angry over "big bag" barrier
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2011
» The big bag (sandbag) barrier in northern Bangkok has been credited with saving the inner city from flooding, but it has left residents in the outer city under water, prompting protests.
Govt says 'sorry'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/11/2011
» In parliament yesterday, Froc director Pracha Promnok issued an apology to flood victims for the government's slow response to the flood crisis, as the overall situation finally begins to improve.
Bangkok's fight to stay (partially) dry
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/11/2011
» The BMA is making an all-out effort to drain floodwater from the northern outskirts through Khlong Bang Sue in the hope of protecting the heart of Bangkok.
“Chaos,” if city water supply cut
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/11/2011
» Bangkok residents can live through the floods, but not if the city tap water supply collapses. Chaos could result and authorities are stepping up efforts to keep that from happening.
Froc members get wet too
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2011
» Being a member of the the government's Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) does not give you any special immunity from the floods.
Latest plan to save Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2011
» Time is running short as the ICT minister details the latest plan to save the most populated part of the city, but the Bangkok governor has doubts.
Truth & the floods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2011
» The mighty river & its floodwaters makes it difficult for politicians to maintain a good image with lies.