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Slow motion storm watch (Arrival)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/10/2012
» Gaemi has arrived in the Bangkok area, not as a tropical storm or a depression, but as big mass of ordinary rain. The rain, varying from light to heavy, is expected to last throughout the day.
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.
Mother Nature steps up the pressure
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2011
» As a mass of floodwater from the north reaches the city's outer defences, authorities are sounding less and less confident that Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has ravaged much of the country.
Bead rush in Chumphon
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/12/2012
» To scholars, the ancient beads discovered in Chumphon are important clues to understanding our region’s history. To many others, however, they are a source of quick wealth.
Govt dismisses concerns over flooding in Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/08/2012
» The government assures Bangkokians that next week’s release of water to test the city’s drainage system will not cause a man-made disaster.
Troops readied for southern flood relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/01/2012
» The flood situation in the South improved somewhat yesterday, but troops around the country have been told to be ready to help if it worsens.
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.
Latest plan to save Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2011
» Time is running short as the ICT minister details the latest plan to save the most populated part of the city, but the Bangkok governor has doubts.