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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)
Navy to the rescue
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/03/2011
» The navy has sent the country's only aircraft carrier Chakri Naruebet and two frigates to lead relief efforts in the South
Thailand's newest province
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2012
» Bung Kan, Thailand's newest province, has a lot to offer visitors. Here are a few facts to get you started.
Floods: farmers angry, crocodiles happy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2011
» Rice farmers are unhappy with the government's flood management actions while efforts are underway in Pattaya to recapture crocodiles that escaped during the floods there.
Tsunami fears return
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/04/2012
» Memories of the killer 2004 tsunami prompted panicked evacuations in many coastal areas of our region after a powerful earthquick hit off Sumatra.
B7m “study” tour for Parliament president and friends
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2012
» Parliament president Somsak Kiatsuranont left for Europe yesterday on a nine-day, three country "study” tour. The trip is raising eyebrows for its cost, its participants and the “topics” under study.
We can handle it. (Tuesday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/01/2012
» Police have now charged Lebanese-Swedish suspect Hussein Atris with possession of a prohibited substance after he led them to a large stockpile of bomb-making material concealed in a commercial building in Samut Sakhon.
Tree-cutting photos anger Pantip.com members
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2012
» Thai netizens posting on the popular website Pantip.com are angry after photos emerged of a group of about five foreigners cutting off a large branch of a tree on Phangan island.
Phangan branch cutters had permission, friend claims
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2012
» The cutting down of a large tree branch by a group of foreigners on Phangan island continues to anger Thai netizens, but a friend says the criticism is unfair.
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.