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Letter from Minnesota
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/07/2011
» As I write, the Minnesota government is still shut down, but the governor and legislative leaders have reached a tentative agreement to open its doors next week.
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“Merciless” Post-tropical storm Sandy (updated 20:30)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/10/2012
» Sandy has been just as bad as forecasters has feared, causing massive flooding destruction along the east coast of the United States. Morning has finally come and people are just starting to see how bad things are. We will update the situation tomorrow.
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An end to gambling? Don't bet on it
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/08/2011
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung is demanding that police clear Bangkok of all gambling dens within three days. Our editor-in-chief is betting that won't happen.
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Chuvit makes news twice
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/09/2011
» Chuvit Kamolvisit was back in the news yesterday, first embarrassing police about illegal casinos and then being embarrassed himself over his involvement in the sex business.
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South power restored after Thailand’s “worst-ever” blackout (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/05/2013
» Thailand’s worst ever power outage is over, says Egat, but worried residents of the South are still anxious after the entire region was left in the dark for two hours last evening. (Update: Lightning was likely responsible, but the damage seems remarkably minor)
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Sandy: Truly a superstorm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/10/2012
» The entire country of Thailand would have easily fit into Sandy, a genuine superstorm. A massive cleanup and repair operation has now begun in the wake of the storm which left at least 42 dead.
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Flood campaign
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/06/2011
» Both major prime ministerial candidates rushed to flood-ravaged Nan yesterday, showing sympathy for the victims and an interest in their votes.
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City refinery explosion, the second in 18 months
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/07/2012
» Yesterday's fire at a major Bangkok oil refinery, the second in 18 months, is raising questions about the wisdom of having such a facility in residential area.
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Minnesota update: Govt comes back to life
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/07/2011
» On our Minnesota holiday, my family and I have had to endure the hottest days of the year – hotter than Bangkok – and a state government shutdown. That ended on Thursday.
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Electricity shocks coming?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2011
» Electricity bills here in Thailand are likely to increase unless a major pipeline leak can be repaired soon.
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