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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.
Goodbye to Thailand's biggest gold mine
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» After health & environmental problems, Section 44 order stops gold mining from Jan 1. 1,004 workers lose jobs.
Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/09/2016
» The end draws near for Brangelina, Hollywood's highest-profile celebrity couple, a couple since 2004 but only married in 2014.
DNA gene editing: Science mag's breakthrough of 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2015
» Only three years old & researchers are already applying CRISPR technology to treat cancer & other diseases. Thousands of labs, scientists & even high school students have already begun using it.
Doctor's report: Mor Yong's death (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/11/2015
» Key lese majeste suspect died at 10pm on Saturday from blood infection at Corrections Dept hospital. Had been treated for high blood pressure & other health problems.
Chonsawat Asavahame jailed after 16 year court battle
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2015
» 16 years after being caught stuffing ballot boxes with fake ballots in 1999 & numerous arrests for other crimes, politician Chonsawat Asavahame follows the path of his father to jail but unlike his father cannot flee.
Thailand leads Asia in reducing drinking & alcohol (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/07/2015
» Asian countries following Thailand's example where national alcohol policy persuaded two-thirds of Thais to stop drinking, despite forecast 70% of global beer growth in Asia-Pacific over next five years.
What's new in business news: May 19, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/05/2015
» Thai university admission applications top 130,000, Japanese farm equipment maker to open Thai R&D center & medical cost control & transparency measures to be taken by government.
Emergency treatment: Private hospitals refuse govt regulation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/05/2015
» Yingluck govt policy encouraged emergency patients to use nearby hospitals (public or private) which resulted in huge bills & lawsuits with private hospitals repeatedly disobeying govt regulations.
Samsung's next target: Car entertainment & navigation systems
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/01/2014
» Asia's biggest technology company is planning its next step after achieving dominance in mobile phones & tablets.