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Two years in prison for Thai citizen journalists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2017
» Thailand's ranking in World Press Freedom for 2017 falls 6 places to 142nd in world, as new law puts citizen journalists without license in jail for two years.
Malaysia's new king: Coronation ceremony for new Sultan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/12/2016
» Malaysia's 15th king, Sultan Muhammad V known for his relaxed public persona ascends the throne of Malaysia's rotating monarchy this week.
Driverless cars hit British streets in landmark trial
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2016
» First time driverless cars tested on UK streets with new camera-laser technology from Oxford University robotics lab.
Try healthy fats, rather than no fat at all
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2016
» Eat fat (especially nuts) cut carbs & avoid snacks to reverse obesity & type 2 diabetes, Mediterranean diet worth trying.
Travel with brainy beauty: Japan travel promotion
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2016
» Nerdy female students at top Japan university attempt to change image, met with angry backlash & sexism allegations.
Mahidol leads Thai universities in Times rankings (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/10/2015
» Mahidol University ranked top university in Thailand & National University of Singapore top in Asia by Times rankings, as many Asian universities focus on world-class status, backed with funding & powerful political will.
Selfie: Word of the year
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2013
» "Selfie" defined as "photo of yourself taken with mobile phone", selected by Oxford Dictionaries as word of the year.
Drug resistant malaria parasite found
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2013
» Scientists find drug-resistant parasites in Cambodia after sequencing genomes of 800 parasites from around world.
King Jigme of Bhutan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/03/2013
» Bhutan's ambassador to Thailand describes King Jigme's approach to being a king in an interview with the Bangkok Post.
Aids cure in sight: Science breakthrough
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2013
» Scientists in Australia have made important discoveries that may bring an end to Aids within a decade.