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Amnesty for the people but not the leaders?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/07/2013
» Deliberation of bill should only take a day, grants amnesty to all except leaders on both sides.
Army removes Egyptian president (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/07/2013
» The Egyptian army has removed the country's president Mohamed Morsi from power. Before you make comparisons with Thailand, find out what is actually happening there. This AFP story is a good start.
Farmers threaten mass Bangkok protest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/06/2013
» Farmers are threatening to bring a mass convey of farm vehicles to Bangkok if the Government does not reverse its cuts to the rice-pledging scheme within seven days.
Thailand's new healthcare policy a threat to the poor?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2013
» Healthcare policy has changed to favour private hospitals, drug companies & medical tourism. Not made public, favours business, threat to universal healthcare.
China's rubber ducks: Tanks into ducks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2013
» 1989's "tank man" reborn as "rubber duck" man in 2013 on the internet but Chinese govt may not like so he was deleted.
Military shot Italian journalist, court decides
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2013
» Who fired the gun & why not known, no order to shoot unarmed civilians but bullet came from soldier's direction, military remains untouchable.
Thai factories moving to Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» For years Europe stopped textile & garment exports from Myanmar. Now with democratic change, Europe will give Myanmar textiles a tariff advantage.
Asbestos kills, that's for sure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2013
» The World Health Organization & Thai doctors know it, but the public health ministry seems more interested in serving business interests.
Songkran road accidents: Mostly motorcycles
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2013
» 321 dead, 3,040 injured, 78.11% motorcycles, 21% no helmet, alcohol 39.11%, speeding 23.59%, 232,600 no helmet violations.
Red shirts to drive away ghosts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/04/2013
» Red shirts are not just for political protests. When 10 healthy men died one after another last December, villagers realized they were under attack by a "widow ghost" so red shirts went up to protect each house.