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Soft octopus robot can squeeze into difficult places
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/08/2016
» Squishy soft robots can wiggle or squeeze into difficult places, do surgery, biopsies or just take a look around & see what is happening.
Angel dolls: Sacred or superstition?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2016
» Angel dolls ease fears & bring peace-of-mind say some monks. Doll owner fantasy world wasteful of money poor children could use, say others.
What's new in business news: July 22, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/07/2015
» Govt solar drip irrigation program has saved water in farming since 2013, Uber ride service thrives after crackdown last November & Bangkok office space supply crunch looms with rising rental rates.
Thai soap operas trigger outcry over romanticising rape
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/10/2014
» The recent real-life rape & murder of a 13-year-old girl on an overnight train has focused national outrage on TV soaps that some say encourage — rape.
Brazilian black magic strategy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2014
» Voodoo doll of unnamed German player to be cursed in ceremony before game & have legs bound so he can't run.
What's new in business news: September 24, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/09/2013
» Lampang ceramics in big trouble, Thailand's first long-haul low-cost carrier & homes and businesses to sell solar power to electricity grid
A crisis to help sell coal power plants?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/02/2013
» Scheduled maintenance on Myanmar gas fields & energy shortfall in April known since last year, now used to sell coal plants that people don't want.
Capital inflow: Stock & real estate bubble?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2013
» As foreign investment money flows into Thailand, fears of speculation, high stock & real estate prices & burst bubbles worry experts.
How Bank of Thailand & elected govts work together
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2012
» The Bank of Thailand governor himself explains "central bank independence" & how the bank works with elected govts for long-term economic stability.
Flood prevention: Just too much rain
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2012
» Floods in Bangkok left cars waiting for hours. Small army of prisoners will help dredge canals, clean drains & drain water.