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Militarization of Thai society after 2014 coup
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2017
» Military drills for small children & militarization of schools is new trend which rich escape by sending kids to international schools or even abroad.
Big trees: For beautiful city care for them well
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/05/2017
» Big cities like Bangkok need Big Trees, taking action to make them healthy & safe, not seeking yet another person to punish, is what is needed.
True innovation at a small Bangkok police station
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/05/2017
» 100 baht fines if you study the traffic laws & pass a little test on the rules of the road. Innovation starts at local level, one police station at a time.
Fire safety: 82% of buildings ignore fire regulations
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2017
» 82% of Bangkok buildings failed to comply with fire inspections but sloppy govt record-keeping means can't find any documents anyway, so may not really matter.
Airbnb in Thailand: Connects travel industry to phone
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2017
» Airbnb's new Trips app hooks up travelers with new local experiences & provides access to new places guided by local expertise. Locals get money-making opportunities.
Bangkok sidewalk dangers: Laws difficult to enforce
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2017
» From speeding motorcycles to vendors to makeshift brothels on Bangkok sidewalks, basic walkability suffers & just walking in the street is best option, often.
Bangkok dog park #2: Pet-friendly Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2017
» As Thailand becomes more & more pet friendly, Bangkok is getting more dog-friendly parks where people can relax outdoors with their dog.
Goodbye police checkpoints, hello cameras & mobile cops
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2017
» Each police station to send out mobile police officers with cameras to take photos of traffic violators & then will issue tickets from police station.
Police chief, suspected killer in love triangle
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/01/2017
» Police Colonel allegedly kidnaps & murders lover's lesbian lover with gang out of jealousy.
Boat passenger falls into Saen Saep canal, drowns
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2016
» Passenger on canal boat dies after jumping from to pier too soon. Body found over 4 hours later.