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Asbestos kills, that's for sure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2013
» The World Health Organization & Thai doctors know it, but the public health ministry seems more interested in serving business interests.
Cheap Asian labour: The end?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2013
» Cheap labour in factories producing clothes, shoes, toys & food helped Asia grow quickly for decades, but wages are rising so time for next step?
Thai-Mongolian Relations: Business & military cooperation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2013
» Three day visit by PM Yingluck focuses on trade & investment in biotech, food, pharma, electronics & computers. Mongolia also wants to join Thai-US Cobra Gold military exercises.
Stock exchange: Punishing share price manipulators
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» Criminal laws exist but not enforced so first step: quick fines & warning to protect public, then criminal penalties for repeat offenders.
Bangkok World Book Capital: Year of reading begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/04/2013
» Bangkokians read average of 5 books a year but with new libraries, book corners & comic book museum, 10-15 books a year is goal.
Songkran road accidents: Mostly motorcycles
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2013
» 321 dead, 3,040 injured, 78.11% motorcycles, 21% no helmet, alcohol 39.11%, speeding 23.59%, 232,600 no helmet violations.
Where is Steve Jobs?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/04/2013
» More than a year after his death, Steve Jobs lives in parallel world not far-from his real-world Apple office, attended to by 20 servants and enjoying his new existence – that according to Phrathepyanmahamuni, the abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
Thailand's anti-smoking YouTube hit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/04/2013
» A Thai anti-smoking advert goes viral on Youtube with over two million views in two weeks and winning praise from around the world.
Locals help illegal casino: Throw things at, threaten police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2013
» Everyone inside illegal casino escapes after locals throw things at police. Police enter through roof, accidentally destroy air conditioner.
Kidzania: Where children roleplay future careers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/04/2013
» Children learn first-hand about economics, dedication & patience, as well as being a pilot, dentist, doctor as well as many other careers.