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Tak "had no idea" future hubby was a billionaire
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/11/2012
» It is no secret that Dtac founder Boonchai Bencharongkul is a (baht) billionaire, but somehow that fact escaped the woman he plans to marry.
Real estate investment guru
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/10/2012
» Quitting job at largest bank in US to guide family property business back in Bangkok, today he shares his real estate development know-how with readers.
Old-style market gets new face
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/09/2012
» Bangkok's famous flower market near the Chao Phraya river will get a new look to make it modern & attract tourists.
Promises, promises
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2011
» The government has vowed to drain flood water out of low-lying Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi communities by the New Year and to follow HM the King's advice to prevent similar flooding in the future.
Low-lying communities getting some relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2011
» With much of Bangkok dry or nearly dry, pumps are being moved to where they are really needed, the low-lying communities were drainage is difficult.
Bring out the pumps (Sunday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2011
» Fed-up residents of Muang Ake housing estate and other heavily inundated Bangkok communities have renewed hope as a government pumping operation begins today.
Flood management controversy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/11/2011
» Residents living above where the "big-bag barrier" was recently dismantled are cheering, while those below it are protesting.
Crocodile hunters
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/11/2011
» Crocodile team to the rescue ! Sightings of escaped crocodiles in floodwaters skyrocket (500,000 crocs on 900 farms & raised as pets)
Confrontation at Khlong Hok Wa
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/11/2011
» There was violence during a confrontation between residents on opposite sides of a floodwall yesterday, one side wanting the wall opened, the other side insisting on keeping it closed.
Flood situation worsens as crisis becomes political
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2011
» Flood waters continue to move deeper into Bangkok as the city and national governments just can't seem to fully cooperate with each other.