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Japan: First emperor abdication in over 200 years, enabling-law passed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2017
» Japan may have a new emperor by the end of 2018 as Crown Prince Naruhito's ascension to the throne cleared by once-off law.
90-year-old new Supreme Patriarch is much-loved figure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/02/2017
» On Sunday, His Majesty the King presided over the investiture of the new Supreme Patriarch of Thailand on Sunday who has served as a model for living the life of a monk.
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.
Thousands of photos of King available online
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2016
» Online communities with thousands of images of King Bhumibol that people can keep in remembrance of the beloved monarch for free download.
Bangkok canal cleanup begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/11/2015
» Bangkok canals were once filled with clear, clean water & fish. Govt project hopes to cleanup canals & restore them to their former state.
Drought to last till 2017: prepare for water shortages
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/10/2015
» People living in Chao Phraya River basin in Bangkok & irrigated rice areas should prepare for drought crisis lasting until 2017 & store water for dry season. Price of Thai rice may jump soon.
Water shortages nationwide as annual drought begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2015
» As dry season begins drought expected in at least 30 provinces with water stored in reservoirs at lowest in 15 years. Affected farmers hired to work on state projects.
What's new in business news: September 12, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/09/2014
» Taxi drivers threaten protest in a month if no fare hikes, digital TV transmission failure & few paying off credit cards so increasing household-debt worries.
What's new in business news: June 6, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/06/2014
» 2,500 illegally parked cars wheel-clamped in Bangkok, supercomputer convinces humans it is human & used-car oversupply leads to widespread seizures & auctions.