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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.
Philippine city in ruins: Islamic State still a threat
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2017
» The war against ISIS currently raging in the city of Marawi has taken many lives & is a stark warning to other ASEAN states to be prepared.
Street food with a bullet
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2017
» Three drunk guys refuse to return dishes for washing, tussle ensues, owner grabs gun, shoots all three, runs away.
Uber: Flying taxis by 2020
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2017
» Flying cars (Vertical Takeoff & Landing Vehicles) to reduce traffic jams & move city traffic to the air by 2020. Prototypes already being tested.
Teacher recruitment: Strong backgrounds in science & math
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2017
» New program to attract engineering, science, tech & math people into teaching resembles US & UK programs but some concerns are raised.
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.
Japan's Emperor, Empress to visit Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/01/2017
» After 50-year friendship with late King, Japan's emperor & empress to pay their respects this spring.
Bangkok buses: Customs tax scam, bus delays
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2016
» Scam with Chinese buses declared as Malaysian to save 1.2 million baht per bus, threatens to delay new Bangkok buses & city bus rehabilitation plan.
Alibaba vs. Lazada: Asean e-commerce fight looming
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/12/2016
» As world shifts to borderless e-commerce system, Amazon & China-backed Lazada set for intense Asean competition.
Can I rewrite history to be whatever I want?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» Myanmar govt rewriting history that says word 'Rohingya' first used in 1948 but was used in 1799 in source available online for all to read.