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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.
Thailand copes with super baht 20 years after crash
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.
China-Thai railway deal: Really better than Yingluck's?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2017
» Rail project really aims to please China & breaks laws created to give Thai public control over government spending & projects.
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.
If corrupt politician flees country, loses legal rights
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2017
» Powerful corrupt politicians will no longer be able to run away to a foreign country to avoid punishment, as they typically do, if this law becomes reality.
Japan's crown prince hints at readiness to take throne
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2017
» Japan's Crown Prince says he is ready to take on the responsibilities of emperor, signaling that he may soon become emperor after he father Emperor Akihito. 83, steps down from the throne (abdicates).
Corruption skyrockets: Thailand falls from 76th to 101st
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2017
» New constitution fights corruption but entrenches military & unaccountable govt. Cambodia rated most corrupt in Southeast Asia.
Chuvit's new TV show: 'Hitting right in the face'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» From massage parlour tycoon to high profile member of parliament exposing police corruption to prisoner to talk show host, Chuvit never ever stops.
End of military courts for civilians but 500 cases left to finish (UPDATE)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2016
» Use of military Courts to try civilian protesters & activists, heavily criticised by international community, now comes to an end.
Asean Summit: Tolerance is the key to prosperity
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/09/2016
» "When people from different cultures interact, there are always new ideas and new innovations," Obama told a group of 180 young men & women from Asean countries.