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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.
New Chinese road signs: To reduce road accidents in northern Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2015
» Chinese road accident boom follows Chinese tourism boom, so govt to install road signs to reduce road accidents. Chinese & Korean tourist guide shortage.
Ancient Ban Chiang pots returned to Thailand from US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2013
» 1,500 to 5,000 year old Ban Chiang pots given back to Thailand by US donors who inherited them after parents died.
For the community: Restoring famous Bangkok temple
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/10/2013
» UNESCO award for restoration of pagoda at 200-year-old Wat Prayurawongsawas. Everyone got involved: families, temples & schools in local community.
Lead mines secretly reopening
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2013
» Lead mines which poisoned rivers & villages in Kanchanaburi, owned by a powerful family, slowly & secretly preparing to open again.
Burmese cats return to a new Burma
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2012
» In Burma people rediscovering famous Burmese breed of cat but Aung San Suu Kyi's dog is jealous of her new Burmese cat.
Addicted to govt rice payouts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2012
» Faster & bigger payouts for every grain of rice makes happier farmers, but govt & farmer debt dangers loom in future.
Isan home to ancient Dvaravati ruins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/08/2012
» Scattered across Isan & other parts of Thailand, the 1200-old ruins of ancient Dvaravati show how long Buddhism has been here.
Thai elephant day
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2012
» With only 3,700 wild & 4,000 captive elephants (2,300 in 135 elephant parks) in the country, this vital part of Thai heritage urgently needs protection.
Floods: Decrease in tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/11/2011
» Tourism industry losses mount as peak season in December approaches. 25 billion in losses if floods continue through December, 15 billion if not.