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Film relives 2011 murder of Chinese on Mekong, ban possible
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2016
» Hong Kong-Chinese action film based on murder of 13 Chinese sailors on Mekong River in 2011 by Myanmar drug lord may be banned in Thailand.
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.
Savage beating of elderly tourists: Arrests made
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2016
» Three drunk young men beat three UK tourists (aged 68, 65 & 43) unconscious as crowd watched in Hua Hin, two weeks later police action taken after video goes viral.
Horrific island attack on tourists by drunk sailors anchored offshore
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/02/2016
» Five tourists raped & beaten after five drunk Cambodian sailors swam to shore from fishing boat on Koh Kut island. Two managed to flee to Cambodian border.
What's new in business news: July 8, 2014 (photos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/07/2014
» Rice check woes spread to 12 provinces, tablets to overtake PCs by 2015 & Navy vows Phuket airport mafia cleanup.
Rohingya boat people: Navy shot them Thai villagers say
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2013
» Forced back to sea to die, trafficked & sold, now shot at by Navy, Rohingyas escape violence in Burma, only to meet violence once again here.
China drone strike plans on Shan drug lord
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2013
» Likened to searching for Osama bin Laden, China was prepared to use drones after drug lord killed 13 Chinese sailors in Golden Triangle.
Cruiseship rescues sailor near Antarctica
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/01/2013
» Ship with 100 tourists on adventure cruise to Antarctica, turns around, travels 53 hours & rescues sailor caught in life-raft in stormy seas.
Giant squid: Sighted near Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/01/2013
» Sea monster that sailors have talked of for 1000 years finally found half kilometre under the sea near Japan.
Cheaper labour: Leave Thailand or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/10/2012
» Good reasons to stay in Thailand even though 300 baht minimum wage makes production more expensive here.