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Krabi family killing: Local rock factory owner arrested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2017
» Retired soldier gunmen allegedly shot family one-by-one after father failed to return bribe money he accepted.
'Death island' defamation lawsuit is a farce
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2017
» Seven dead tourists under dubious circumstances & police handling led to international notoriety to which defamation suit only adds.
Chinese click fraud gang in Thailand arrested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/06/2017
» Chinese click fraud gang using huge numbers of phones to boost page views & cheat advertisers in China, arrested on immigration charges.
PromptPay 'a big success'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/06/2017
» 'In four months, PromptPay transactions already exceeded the numbers seen in some European countries over two years.'
To fingerprint all Thais: One man's dream
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2017
» Every phone owner must be fingerprinted, Mr. Takorn says, but authority to issue order and spend huge amounts of money not clear.
Conventions, exhibitions & fairs: 20 year mega-plan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2017
» Conventions, exhibitions & fairs, an important part of Thailand's tourism industry, aims to triple visitors to 3 million from 1 million by 2036.
Thaksin: Fugitive from law sues for criminal defamation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2017
» In school we learn to debate like scholars & gentlemen, but in Thai politics rich guys attack poor journalists with criminal defamation suits.
Pattaya: Las Vegas of sex seeks family friendliness
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2017
» After harsh crackdown tourists stayed in hotels scared to venture out, economy tumbled so softer "Happy Zone" idea to change Pattaya's image launched.
Airbnb in Thailand: Connects travel industry to phone
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2017
» Airbnb's new Trips app hooks up travelers with new local experiences & provides access to new places guided by local expertise. Locals get money-making opportunities.
Road safety: Law enforcement, not just long tests
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/03/2017
» Reckless driving is the norm in Thailand, so only law enforcement & punishment will change behavior, not long classroom courses quickly forgotten.