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Cyberattack reaches Asia, new targets hit by ransomware
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/06/2017
» New ransomware attack similar to WannaCry reaches Asia overnight spreading from Europe to US overnight, hitting businesses, port operators and government systems.
Dhammakaya & tycoon's daughter: Where did the money go?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/05/2017
» As Dhammakaya treasurer & credit union chairman he stole deposits, bought land, sold land to tycoon's daughter (Dhammakaya hospital built with land) & then kept the profits from land sale, his name is Supachai Srisupa-aksorn & he lives in prison now.
Fugitive monk Nen Kham arrested in US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/07/2016
» Before fleeing to US, 380 million baht seized from monk's bank accounts, ex-monk faces underage sex, kidnapping & money laundering charges.
Bangkok's Chinatown: Subway & big changes coming soon
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2016
» Bangkok's historic Chinatown with its bustling, vibrant maze of old alleyways to get subway connection to rest of city soon, so big changes coming.
Showdown over Supreme Patriarch
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2016
» Phra Buddha Isara on how Wat Dhammakaya's rise to power is a problem, if power corrupts & absolute power corrupts absolutely, as the saying goes.
Temple community next, after Rama 5 buildings destroyed by abbot
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/09/2015
» New abbot at Wat Kalayanamit in Thonburi began destroying historical buildings in 2003, govt sued to protect buildings, but abbot then targeted community for destruction as well. Destruction of homes has started.
Thailand: Land of smiles, land of ghosts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2015
» From ghosts to exorcism to spirit houses to bullet-proof amulets, a spirit world held in awe by many is criticized by others such the "FakGhost" Facebook page.
Chinese conman hid as monk, donated 34 million baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/11/2014
» With Thai ID card but unable to speak Thai, the fake monk's 34 million baht temple donation was impressive, but came from 9 billion baht fraud in China & 3 billion in Malaysia.
What's new in business news: September 5, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2014
» Facebook's new easy privacy check, tougher student loan requirements & two govt agencies fight over Phuket luxury hotel land deeds.
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.