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BBC reporter: 5 years jail for Thailand reporting lawsuit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/02/2017
» Retired British man scammed out of his life savings in Phuket & BBC reporter may go to prison if they lose in court.
The need for justice to be accountable
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/01/2017
» Once again contempt of court law being used to prevent constructive public criticism of court rulings needed to make justice system accountable to the people, say legal experts.
Can I rewrite history to be whatever I want?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» Myanmar govt rewriting history that says word 'Rohingya' first used in 1948 but was used in 1799 in source available online for all to read.
Duterte happy to kill drug users like Hitler killed Jews
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/09/2016
» "Hitler massacred 3-million Jews. Now there are 3-million drug addicts in the Philippines. I would be happy to slaughter them," the Philippine president declared.
US to block exports not meeting labour standards
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2016
» Thai exporters must change labour practices to avoid new stricter US standards warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Misuse of courts: Army vs. Human Rights Experts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2016
» Isoc appears as bully, intimidating critics & halting fair, free speech. Probe into alleged torture cases better choice.
Military given police powers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/03/2016
» Aimed at fighting criminals who cause trouble for the public, critics say powers too vague & could lead to abuse of power.
Thailand believed to have deported 2 Chinese activists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2015
» Thai immigration police allegedly took two Chinese political refugees under UN protection from their homes & put them on an airplane to China.
Thai consulate attacked in Turkey (with video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/07/2015
» Protesters broke into Thai consulate in Istanbul to protest Thailand's deportation of Uighur refugees to China. 173 Uighur refugees fled to Thailand from persecution in China's Xinjiang region last year on their way to Turkey.
Thailand in 20 years: Old man of Asean?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2015
» Starting in 2017, Thailand's working-age population that fuels manufacturing, exports & growth will start to fall, so better start making long-term plans now.