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Police arrest photojournalist at Suvarnabhumi for carrying bulletproof vest
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2015
» Bulletproof vests & helmets classified as weapons under Thai law. Hong Kong photojournalist brought one with him to cover bombing last week to be tried in military court.
Bangkok bombing: Tragic loss of life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2015
» Waraporn Changtam died instantly as she was crossing the street with her boyfriend. Bank workers & friends Pranee & Suchada had felt they needed to pray on the way home.
Erawan Shrine: 'Intersection of the Gods' beloved by Thais & Chinese
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/08/2015
» Built in 1956 after string of mishaps befell construction of luxury hotel, Hindu god shrines so numerous, area now known as Intersection of the Gods. Long popular with Chinese worshipers.
Tourism sector targeted by bombings: Difficult challenge ahead
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/08/2015
» Bombing at Bangkok tourism site more difficult challenge than previous challenges due to political unrest. Australian PM calls for "national resolve to combat terrorism." Chinese tourists most at risk, one out of five tourists.
Japanese hearththrob reporter: Thailand Visit Japan Ambassador
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2015
» Japanese TV reporter who became social media star covering anti-government protests in Bangkok last year named tourism ambassador to Thailand.
China's devaluation: Currency wars on horizon?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/08/2015
» China's Asian neighbours (Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia) face threat of more competition from China's exports & weaker Chinese demand for their goods. Thailand's hard drive industry under potential threat.
Coup film 'No escape' to show in Thailand: Plans to get more films shot in Thailand (with video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/08/2015
» The film No Escape, shot in Thailand, about American family caught in coup in unnamed country, gets permission to show in Thailand. Govt plans to attract more film shoots to Thailand.
Dating apps in Asia: Group dates ok, not one-on-one
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/07/2015
» Dating apps nowadays as much about making friends as looking for love, one-on-one is super awkward, two-on-two is slightly awkward, three-on-three is the magic number.
China moves to prop up stock market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2015
» As China's stock markets continues its long fall, govt takes action to pump money into markets & protect all the small mom and pop investors who have poured borrowed money into market.
Ex-Bangkok police chief caught with gun at Narita airport (UPDATE #6)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/06/2015
» Only CCTV video footage of Kamronwit in airport, x-ray luggage scans already erased. State security officials allegedly suspect plot to discredit Thailand's aviation safety image. Decision by Japanese authorities on whether to continue with criminal case within 20 days - Ex-Bangkok city police chief arrested at Tokyo's Narita International Airport for possession of gun & ammunition.