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Police reform: PM must seize chance to shake up police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/06/2015
» Thai people view police as most corrupt part of government, with 71% feeling police are corrupt or very corrupt. Act now on reform, urges founder of College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University.
Police: Interrogation of suspects & evidence collection may be separated
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2015
» Police reform essential to restore public trust & confidence. Police investigation work in many countries goes hand-in-hand with prosecutors which provides checks & balances.
Referendum to go ahead: NCPO, cabinet agree
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/05/2015
» National referendum will be held on new draft constitution which means election planned for early next year will be delayed at least 90 days.
Thailand's draft constitution of 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2015
» New constitution does seek democratic rule different from past with citizen empowerment, end to corruption, social justice & bridge of social divide, but modified 1997 charter might be better. Thitinan Pongsudhirak's analysis.
Police reform at last: In new constitution
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/04/2015
» If the people demand a fair probe, public prosecutors, provincial governors & district chiefs will take part in criminal investigation. Forensic science will become independent & efficient.
UPDATE: Miltary govt: For as long as it takes... and it won't take long
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2015
» Military takeover necessary to break political deadlock, end violent street protests & to start govt reform. Military remains in power for as long as it takes, says govt spokesperson.
US senator praises HRH Princess Sirindhorn
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/04/2015
» Speaking in the US Senate on the occasion of the princess's 60th birthday, Senator Orrin Hatch praised the princess's achievements & wished her happiness, good health and longevity.
Flight ban crisis: PM Prayut invokes special powers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/03/2015
» With Japan, Korea, Singapore & China flight bans & possible "domino effect" Gen Prayut invokes section 44 of constitution to cut through bureaucratic delays & get quick solution.
What's new in business news: February 18, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/02/2015
» Mobile phones used in China for New Years gifts of money, high-tech contact lenses with tiny telescopes to zoom in could help millions & misinformation on Thailand's natural gas reserves ahead of public forums.
What's new in business news: October 9, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2014
» Goal to make Thailand trading centre of Southeast Asia, National Reform Council bursting with reform ideas & Japan Tech: Health monitoring shirt, hand-squeezing direction-giver & mind-reader for bartenders.