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Beer heiress seeking help from Justice fund for the poor
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/06/2018
» A Singha beer heiress seeking assistance from a Justice Ministry fund to help defendants meet court bail has been given until June 21 to submit a list of her assets and verify she is a low-income earner registered with the government.
Thai children getting fatter, survey finds
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2017
» Weight issues and obesity are two of the biggest health problems facing Thai children, according to a recent survey.
Is he poor or is he rich? Model probed for using welfare card
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/10/2017
» A male model shamed on social media for pretending to be poor in order to receive a welfare card says he actually has very little money.
Nursing graduates: Struggle to avoid low paid jobs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2017
» Senior & junior nurses working together have overcome govt policy of low pay for entry level nurses.
Tradition vs change: Social conflict still bubbling under surface
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/05/2017
» For three years Thailand has been peaceful & without protests, but still bubbling under the surface are deep differences in opinion about social change.
United Airlines passenger dragged off overbooked flight
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2017
» United Airlines found itself in the middle of a social media storm on Monday, after the US carrier forcibly removed a passenger from a flight due to overbooking.
Babies photobomb their father's BBC World interview
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2017
» 'Why did people assume an Asian woman was the nanny?' many asked when mystery woman quickly removed babies from professor's BBC Skype interview in home office.
Education reform: Share classroom best practice nationwide
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2017
» Throw away failed top-down approaches, share classroom best practice nationwide & strive for continual improvement.
Long lines & delays at Suvarnabhumi immigration: Seat leaving ban
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/02/2017
» With lines stretching back to check-in area on Sunday morning, bathroom breaks may explain why immigration officers not present. Ban on leaving seats ordered by top officials.
Long life global trend: South Korean women lead at 90
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2017
» Longer life tied to universal access to healthcare & nutrition as in Korea, Japan & France, but not US in relative decline because it does not have universal access.