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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.
Avoid grilled toad, if you don't already
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/08/2016
» After cooking toad he found in rain, 70-year old man developed breathing problems, vomited, fell unconscious & died shortly afterward.
Who will care for Thailand's elderly?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2016
» Community daycare centers with assisted living for older family members promising idea for coping with Thailand's ageing population.
First school for older people opens in Phitsanulok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/05/2016
» With ageing of Thai society & younger people moving away, school for older people provides place for sharing knowledge & exchanging ideas.
Caring for older parents: 33% of household income
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/05/2016
» As Thailand's working-age population falls, caring for ageing & sick parents big issue. Rural areas easier to look after older people.
Bangkok sidewalks: Making safe for walking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/03/2016
» Sidewalks as motorcycle expressways, open sewer holes, vendors hogging all space so people walk in street to cars not stopping at crosswalks, Bangkok has dangerous sidewalks.
No parking space, can't buy car: Bangkok traffic solution?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/10/2015
» Already more cars than people in Bangkok, so Bangkok Governor proposes proof of parking space before car purchase together with other measures at seminar on traffic management in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Lottery ticket seller: A numbers game
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/05/2015
» A small street-side lottery seller talks about how he makes money selling lottery tickets & coming changes to the government lottery.
Golden crown dug up in Yala
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/10/2013
» Old man told in a dream by another old man who looked like a Garuda to dig for something in his rubber farm.
Fewer babies = later retirement?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/11/2012
» In Japan with less young people to support the old & a society built around work retirement age increase welcomed but in Europe met with protests.