"The work is continuing, but you cannot rush these things," said an army officer posted on the perimeter cordon set up around the mall.

Thanks to Iceni Velo, Streetlife Cycles and Cy Culpin and my team, Murray Gorman, Richard Churchill and James Duffell.The turning point for French Connection can be traced back to 2004, when the Citys confidence in the business was dented when founder and chairman Stephen Marks sold 40m of shares to help finance his divorce.

The , a beautifully restored five-star hotel perfectly placed for the Eurostar terminus, and a 10-minute walk from Regent's Park.

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However, it's not just Thailand. Since rivers flow across international borders, a dam in China can have serious consequences for a downriver country. Thailand and the surrounding nations will have to look at what they can do inside their borders, while working together to create a regional solution to flooding.