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Abhisit says 'no' to draft charter
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/07/2016
» Draft charter doesn't solve Thailand's problems of national development, corruption and political conflicts. Senators handpicked by junta & changes in corruption fighting big problems.
Fortune-tellers & politics in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/07/2016
» Public figures cannot avoid fortune-tellers, observes former-PM Abhisit, but predictions for careful living, not policy. Everyone from Gen. Prayut to Thaksin uses them.
Ex-Bangkok police chief caught with gun at Narita airport (UPDATE #6)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/06/2015
» Only CCTV video footage of Kamronwit in airport, x-ray luggage scans already erased. State security officials allegedly suspect plot to discredit Thailand's aviation safety image. Decision by Japanese authorities on whether to continue with criminal case within 20 days - Ex-Bangkok city police chief arrested at Tokyo's Narita International Airport for possession of gun & ammunition.
Public debate on oil & gas concessions
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2015
» Public debate on oil & gas concessions shows two sides disagree about basic facts. PM Prayut & former Yingluck finance minister suggest referendum could settle conflict.
Biggest land owners in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/06/2014
» Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi & family have emerged as Thailand's largest land owner with 630,000 rai, as the junta considers approving a property tax for the first time.
Rambo warns court of red-shirt reprisal (photos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/04/2014
» A red-shirt group has threatened to retaliate against the Constitutional Court if it rules against caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in the Thawil transfer case.
Yellow card for Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2014
» Election may be nullified & poll re-run because of claims about "Thaksin regime" made in speeches by Suthep & Jurin.
Warfare in the capital?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/02/2014
» Intelligence suggests same armed groups from 2010 involved in current violent incidents. Rift between the army & police, source claims.
Do-it-yourself explosives at protests
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2014
» Instructions for making ping-pong bombs, Molotov cocktails & giant firecrackers easy to get on internet, and are starting to be used against people at protests.
Foreign forces behind bombings, just like 2010, Navy Seals commander claims
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2014
» Intelligence reports "foreigners" brought to Bangkok in vans to instigate violence from across eastern border.