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How education in Thailand sustains dictatorship
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/05/2017
» The young gradually learn that to succeed in this abusive system, they need to become the abusers. Goodbye to academic excellence.
Tradition vs change: Social conflict still bubbling under surface
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/05/2017
» For three years Thailand has been peaceful & without protests, but still bubbling under the surface are deep differences in opinion about social change.
Next Dalai Lama could be a woman
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2013
» Dalai Lama: "Females have more sensitivity about others' well-being...My father angered easily, my mother showed love & compassion."
Teen pregnancy: Growing problem in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2013
» Births in Thailand falling but teen births rising fast (43% in last 10 years). Govt looking to follow successful UK teen birth reduction program.
Tokyo Disneyland: 1st ever gay white wedding (YouTube)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/03/2013
» Dreams came true for Hiroku & Koyuki as they wore their fairytale white dresses at first ever Tokyo's Disneyland same-sex wedding.
School uniforms: Cross-dressing & gender equality
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/02/2013
» If guys can wear skirts then gals can wear pants, ok. But is that person in pants in the women's restroom really a woman?
Thai PBS: Change of leadership
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2012
» The new boss at Thai PBS explains the channel's innovative programs & how they cover important issues that for-profit TV ignores.
Scars: How to get rid of them
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/06/2012
» Everyone has scars but few know how to get rid of them. Here is some advice from a leading doctor & expert in skincare.
Thai women pilots
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2012
» 22 years after the first Thai woman co-pilot still only 30 to 40 female pilots (none at Thai Airways) & only 4 full pilots.
Thai-China deals signed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/12/2011
» Historic Agreements to lessen use of US dollar in Thai-China trade & to work together on water management, energy & education.