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Garbage islands: Another discovered in Gulf of Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/04/2017
» Second garbage island discovered by snorkeling tourists, this time island was heading towards tourist island.
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.
Royal Funeral Urn: Skilled craftsmen recruited from public
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/11/2016
» Royal Urn will be fifth, with a unique & distinct design. Royal Urns for Kings, Queens & Princes are never the same.
Sandalwood tree cutting ceremony held for royal coffin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2016
» For the fourth time in living memory trees were selected from the park for royal ceremonies.
Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry to begin on New Year's Day
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/11/2016
» New ferry will cut travel time to 1.5-2 hours from 5-6 hours. Car ferry coming soon.
Supreme Court acquits labour rights activist Andy Hall
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/11/2016
» Sued four times for human rights report, lost one case & won another case dismissed once & for all by Supreme Court today.
Indian community in Thailand in mourning
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2016
» Indian community in Thailand vows to continue charitable work in honour of the late monarch. Over 200,000 live mostly in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Songkhla.
Fortune-tellers & politics in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/07/2016
» Public figures cannot avoid fortune-tellers, observes former-PM Abhisit, but predictions for careful living, not policy. Everyone from Gen. Prayut to Thaksin uses them.
Jetski shipwrecked at sea, but alive & well now
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2015
» 110-kilometre sea journey from Sattahip to Hua Hin with 50 other jet skiers, turns into scary shipwreck at sea for university's rector to be.
Theerachai: No corruption in Rajabhakti
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/11/2015
» Army investigates itself & finds nothing wrong. No soldiers involved, accounts balance, but ask Gen. Udomdej about alleged commission fees. Army affair, no need for National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).