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Fiji storm: Death toll 29, massive reconstruction required (Updated Tuesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2016
» Officials hope the death toll from super-storm Winston, now at 29, is nearly final. Aerial surveys indicate a massive reconstruction effort will be needed.
Riots in Baltimore over alleged police brutality against blacks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/04/2015
» Rioters looted stores in Baltimore and pelted police with stones and bricks on Monday after the funeral of an African American man whose death in custody has reignited outrage over US police conduct towards blacks.
World Cup: Best viewed at home
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/06/2014
» With a nightly curfew still in place, if you want to watch the World Cup in Bangkok, you will likely have to stay home to do it.
More coup news (updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/06/2014
» Sunday evening: Army troops were out in large numbers today in Bangkok in an attempt to shut down planned anti-coup rallies. They largely succeeded.
Coup! (updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2014
» Continuing coverage of Thailand under military rule. Today, the coup-makers start to win some powerful friends as they start a multi-billion baht payback to farmers. Meanwhile, detentions, releases and protests continue.
Out of control
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/09/2013
» The government is considering the use of special emergency laws to control increasingly violent rubber farmer protesters in the South. About 70 police officers were injured in clashes yesterday and about 10 police vehicles were set on fire.
First Thais leave Egypt as violence continues (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/08/2013
» The first batch of Thais airlifted out of crisis-torn Egypt arrived safely at Don Mueang airport today, as more deaths were reported in Cairo yesterday.
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.
16 southern insurgents killed in failed marine base attack (revised, updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/02/2013
» Post Today and Thai PBS are reporting this morning that 16 southern insurgents were killed in a failed early morning attach on a marine base in Bacho district of Narathiwat. A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the area.
Rally ends early: "Dirty govt tactics", leaders complain (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2012
» Even before the Pitak Siam rally began, thousands of rally-goers were blocked by police from entering the Royal Plaza area and, in a brief confrontation, tear gas was used against them. Leaders complain the government failed to live up to agreements and have now called off the rally.