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Locals fight city pillar shrine renovation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2017
» As King Power tycoon finances shrine makeover, locals fear tycoon using shrine to win himself more luck.
Tai Dam: Same as Thai but different
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2017
» Ancestors of a Tai Dam village in Nakhon Pathom near Bangkok migrated from Vietnam more than 200 years ago. Learn about their unique culture, very close to Thai culture.
Fish with feet found in Thailand's caves & waterfalls
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/03/2016
» Half way between fish & animal on land, this blind fish uses its fin as a leg to pull itself up waterfalls.
Academics keep the spirit of learning alive
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/12/2015
» Facing creeping military intervention, to defend the spirit of critical inquiry at Thailand's universities academics have joined together.
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.
Myanmar's Shwedagon pagoda: Gold covering
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2015
» Surge in gold donations to cover the ancient pagoda in gold leaf & plates donated by Myanmar's growing middle-class. Myanmar's economy predicted to grow 8.3% in 2015 but inflation also expected to rise to 8.4%.
Incredibeard: The internet beard tycoon (video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2014
» A 29-year old beard enthusiast from San Francisco, California shows how to take one simple idea and, with a little Facebook and a little YouTube, turn it into high art & big business.
Caveman xylophone played once again (video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2014
» Stone-cutter taps stones in museum & discovers ancient musical instruments, not grain-grinders.
What's new in business news: March 18, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/03/2014
» Singapore to hold own Songkran festival, Thai AirAsia tickets available at 7-Eleven & to solve teacher shortages recruit experts from industry.
What's new in business news: January 30, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2014
» Tablet sales jump 50%, Paragon gets luxury popcorn & Chinese New Year ancestor offerings off this year.