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Kbank forecasts baht rise
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/08/2017
» How can we say the baht is rising against the US dollar, as forecast by Kasikornbank (KBank), when it goes from 34.50 to 33.50? If you transfer money from the US to Thailand, like I do, it makes good sense.
Police suspect foreigners in 12m-baht ATM theft (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/08/2016
» Police suspect the theft of more than 12 million baht from the Government Savings Bank (GSB) is the work of Eastern European criminals. Officials say money was stolen directly from the bank, not customer accounts.
The story of the 'Gingerbread House' on the Chao Phraya
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/01/2016
» It's not haunted but it is crumbling and badly in need of repair, a 19th century historic house on the banks of the Chao Phraya.
Retired cops help combat crime at Chatuchak
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/05/2013
» Chatuchak is a great market, but it also has thieves, pickpockets, drug users and even a "one-dollar gang". Retired police officers have been brought in to keep things under control.
The "happy hacker" reappears – in the US
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/05/2013
» The so-called happy hacker, Hamza Bendelladj, seemed to disappear from the news soon after his arrest at Suvarnabhumi airport in January. Now we know where he is – and he’s still smiling.
An F1 race through historical Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/04/2013
» The route of the proposed Bangkok F1 Grand Prix event would go through the heart of historical Bangkok, giving viewers the chance to see famous landmarks such as the Grand Palace, Victory Monument and Temple of Dawn. Map by Saksith Saiyasombut/asiancorrespondent.com
Learn Thai: Credit card crime
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/03/2013
» One foreign gang seemed to think Thailand would be a good place to earn some big money with fake credit cards. They were wrong.
Royal barge procession
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2012
» Thousands lined the Chao Phraya River yesterday to watch the dazzling royal barge procession, part of celebrations marking the King’s 85th birthday on Dec 5.
Thaksin arrest warrant issued
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/10/2012
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to Thailand was complicated yesterday by the issuing of a second arrest warrant against him.
Historic riverfront area becomes "Asiatique"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/05/2012
» The idea behind the newly opened Asiatique bazaar is blending the mood of the old days when people traveled commonly by boats and streetcars with modern-day recreation.