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Where is the cool season, anyway?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2012
» The winds are blowing the wrong way this year for some reason, bringing rain instead of cool, dry air, a situation that is likely to continue for some time.
Too popular
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2010
» Recent photos and videos of Bryde whales off the Phetchaburi coast have made whale-watching a very popular activity -- too popular, say some experts.
No blackouts despite loss of Myanmar natural gas
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/04/2013
» Air conditioners stayed on throughout the day yesterday, a good thing because temperatures throughout much of Thailand reached into the 40's.
Outside the floodwalls
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2011
» Bangkok’s neighbour Nonthaburi has joined the list of flooded provinces. Yesterday residents in three tambons of Pak Kret district were told to prepare to evacuate after water runoff from Pathum Thani surged into the area.
Thai floods: Think of 50 million whales
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/10/2011
» A series of short animations explaining the current the flood situation using simple language and featuring a cute pod of 50 million blue whales has become a big hit on youtube.
Flood prevention the easy way
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/12/2011
» A group of Thai technical experts are suggesting a relatively quick and painless way to prevent major floods in the future: a long tunnel.
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.
Rough seas delay ferry start
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2017
» The official launch of the ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin is on hold until next month due to bad weather, the Marine Department says.
Summer rain won't stay, heat to return
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/03/2016
» It is still the hot season, meteorologists say, and the rain we have enjoyed won't stay. The heat will soon return.
The chill is ending (Updated Wed.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/01/2016
» Bangkokians awoke Wednesday to more chilly temperatures, but this should be the last full day of natural air conditioning as normal weather gradually returns. Northern areas will remain cool for longer, however.