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Airport escape
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/05/2013
» A prisoner being escorted by Australian police to Germany escaped while they slept in a transit lounge and managed to get out of Suvarnabhumi Airport unnoticed by Thai immigration authorities.
Lin Ping is leaving Chiang Mai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2013
» That cute little panda that captured the hearts of Thais throughout the country when it was born in the Chiang Mai Zoo in 2009 is no longer little and not quite so cute, but news that she is about to leave for China will still sadden many people here.
Don Mueang reopens for business
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/10/2012
» It almost looked like the good old days at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport yesterday as it reopened for business after renovations following last year's heavy flood damage.
Massive downpour leaves Phuket reeling
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/08/2012
» Heavy rains and high tides left much of Phuket municipality looking like a lake until late afternoon yesterday when drainage efforts succeeded.
Nightmare over, falsely arrested taxi driver gets 20,000 bt
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/07/2012
» Taxi driver Charin Chumket was shocked when he learned from media reports that he was a suspect in a robbery and assault case. Things quickly went from bad to worse.
PM wants Suvarnabhumi action
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/07/2012
» Suvarnabhumi is congested with flight delays common. Authorities have only limited ways to improve the situation and the PM wants them all in place – soon.
Holiday chaos
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/03/2011
» The stormy weather and incessant rains have ruined many holidays in southern tourist areas, but at least some tourists will have an exciting story to tell.
Under stress
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/03/2011
» Thais have been very generous in collecting donations for the relief effort in Japan, and it appears there are many Thai expats in Japan who need help as well.
Rough journey
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/03/2011
» More stories of hardship and danger from Thai workers returning from Libya.
Joint evacuation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/02/2011
» Thailand and two of its Asean partners are joining together to evacuate thousands of their nationals from the violence in Egypt.