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Medical tourism vs. universal healthcare for all Thais
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2017
» New law threatens universal healthcare. Also a threat is medical tourism & better pay for doctors at private hospitals.
฿2.3 billion on wheels: Military spending rising
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2017
» Military secretly planned weapon purchases for over a year. Did not tell public until May when contract was signed. Public not allowed to participate in long-term spending decisions.
Police to monitor what public reads on web: Editorial
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2017
» How does public know what content is illegal? What about all the other laws that need enforcing? Questions asked in a crackdown that has spiraled out of control.
Coup-anniversary bomb 'targets officers'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/05/2017
» Nails attached to bomb aimed to kill military, commissioned officers & their family which used the waiting room targeted to receive medicine.
Winds of change: Chula's new student president Netiwit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/05/2017
» Reform of established rules and traditions, key promises of newly elected Chulalongkorn University student council president.
Thai warship to protect Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/01/2017
» After rough seas delay launch, naval frigate to maintain constant contact with ferries traveling between Pattaya & Hua Hin.
Marching bands in Thailand & Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2016
» Inspired by military service in Germany, Prince Paribatra (1881-1944) wrote over 70 marching band pieces during his life. Many western brass instructors served at the court of Siam.
Six soldiers jailed for beating soldier to death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2016
» In most recent of several military abuse cases to make it to mainstream & social media, six non-commissioned officers (NCOs) beat a recruit to death.
How to boost confidence in the police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2016
» Long criticised for corruption, inefficiency & influence peddling, reform of police should come first, most Thais would say.
New Airport Rail Link to include Don Mueang & U Tapao
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2016
» Planned rail system linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang & U-Tapao airports offers convenience to air travelers, but bottleneck in construction must be worked out first.