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King's seasonal greeting cards on sale today
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/01/2017
» His Majesty the King has drawn some seasonal greetings cards for Thais, expressing his best wishes and offering guidance on happiness.
Pokemon crackdown (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/08/2016
» Police have begun arresting motorists and pedestrians who play Pokemon Go on 10 major roads in Bangkok, allegedly to reduce accidents caused by the game. On day 1, police arrested 12 motorists.
Monster hunt begins: Pokemon Go reaches Thailand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2016
» Don't be surprised to see people wandering around outside using their smartphones to look for 'monsters'. Pokemon Go has just been launched here in Thailand.
Suvarnabhumi thief caught by "sleeping" police
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/05/2016
» A thief who stole from sleeping passengers was caught at Suvarnabhumi through a disguised policeman who wasn't asleep.
Get ready for the 130-baht smartphone – maybe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/02/2016
» An Indian phone maker started taking orders this week for a smartphone it says will sell for less than US$4 – 251 rupees (about 130 baht). Industry analysts are sceptical.
Someone to admire
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/05/2015
» It is May Day, National Labour Day, and our Life section reporters talk to people who keep our city and themselves going despite very low pay – people like Chutima Roongsaeng.
1st tweet for Queen Elizabeth
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2014
» Britain's Queen Elizabeth II sent her first ever tweet during a visit to a museum Friday. She is fine with new technology but not so fond of 'selfies'.
Empty tank scam fools taxi passengers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/04/2013
» If your taxi appears to have run out of petrol and the driver asks you to push the cab to the side of the road, don’t do it – unless you have all your belongings with you.
No more English classes?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/01/2013
» A hand-held universal translator could make conversations with speakers of other languages much easier. Don't throw away your English language materials just yet, however.
One-hour limit for McDonald's
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/12/2012
» Buy your food, enjoy it and then leave please, says McThai, which has now given its customers a one-hour time limit.