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401 new laws without meaningful public participation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2017
» New constitution calls for thorough public participation in law-making but no meaningful public participation in lawmaking under military regime.
Family doctors for efficient local healthcare
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2017
» Overuse of hospitals led to long lines & wait times, so family doctors trained for convenient local care reserving hospitals for specialist care.
Is Thailand's new welfare state financially sustainable?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2017
» Greying Thailand is taking better care of its people but costs are rising & sustainability is becoming a bigger issue.
National reconciliation without public participation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2017
» Military won't allow Thai public to even see reconciliation plan, surrounding it with a climate of fear. Public participation & debate only way to reconciliation.
Police job-buying: Taking the issue seriously
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2017
» With police superintendent jobs allegedly sold for 5-7 million baht, once again denials that seem flimsy given mounting evidence.
Japan: First emperor abdication in over 200 years, enabling-law passed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2017
» Japan may have a new emperor by the end of 2018 as Crown Prince Naruhito's ascension to the throne cleared by once-off law.
Universal healthcare changes: Public participation needed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2017
» Big changes arriving soon in healthcare but what they are no one knows, because little public participation allowed.
Work world of the future: Micro-work & portfolio careers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2017
» The world of work is changing & there is no better to start planning than: Now.
Free emergency treatment: Only 40% qualify
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2017
» Patients stung by emergency medical fees. Songkran jump in people seeking emergency treatment, but most do not qualify.
20% of Thais suffer from insomnia, not enough sleep
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/03/2017
» Getting enough sleep is important for long-term health & a long life. For World Sleep Day learn more about insomnia that you or your loved ones may suffer from.