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Thai woman quarantined for MERS testing. Why?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/06/2015
» A Thai woman returning from South Korea is voluntarily in quarantine to check whether she has contracted the MERS virus. But was she anywhere near the hospitals where the infections have occurred?
MERS death toll continues to rise in S. Korea (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/06/2015
» There were two more deaths from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea yesterday, bringing to nine the total number of deaths in the current outbreak. The number of confirmed new cases jumped from eight to 13.
River sinking: More than 400 still missing as more survivors found (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/06/2015
» Six people have been pulled alive from the capsized Chinese cruise ship, but hopes are fading for finding most of the more than 400 people still missing. The cruise ship suddenly capsized and sank during a "catastrophic" storm on the Yangtze River.
PM praised for lifting martial law, criticised for special powers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha won applause for the imminent lifting of martial law, but critics, especially in the international community, voiced concerns over the absolute powers he would have under Section 44 of the temporary charter.
Suzuki Cup: Thailand wins as young players fight back from brink of defeat
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/12/2014
» The young Thai team staged a remarkable comeback, conceding 3 goals before getting two late goals of their own from Charyl Chappuis and Chanathip Songkrasin to win the AFF Suzuki Cup with an aggregate score of 4-3 – a match few will forget.
Newly-wed Coach Ord reveals his next project
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/12/2014
» New husband Kiattipong Radchatakriengkai, the head coach of the Thai women's volleyball team, has a new project and it doesn't involve volleyball.
Education Finland's way
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/10/2014
» Finland, a country without oil, gas or diamonds, has since 1968 focused on its most precious resource: human capital. It's educational system produces some of the best students in the world. But how? Are there lessons for Thailand?
Amanda Carr – Speaking English this time
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2014
» Many of us have heard Amanda Carr speak Thai with an Isan accent, but here the Asian Games gold medalist speaks English, her native language. It's a great listening activity for learners. (Transcript provided)
Golden days for Thais at Asian Games (Updated Saturday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2014
» Thailand seems likely to end the Asian Games with 12 gold medals, one better than 2010. Meanwhile Pornchai Kaokaew has become the most successful sepak takraw player in AG history with 8 gold medals over his career.
Asian Games begin
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2014
» Pop star Psy kicked off the Asian Games "Gangnam Style" in an energetic, K-Pop-fuelled ceremony Friday as North Korean athletes received loud cheers from South Korean fans.