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Fire safety: 82% of buildings ignore fire regulations
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2017
» 82% of Bangkok buildings failed to comply with fire inspections but sloppy govt record-keeping means can't find any documents anyway, so may not really matter.
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.
17.6 billion baht tax bill posted on Thaksin's door
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/03/2017
» Thaksin has 30 days to appeal huge tax bill posted on his ex-wive's door Tuesday or tax collection will begin immediately.
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.
Bangkok sidewalk dangers: Laws difficult to enforce
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2017
» From speeding motorcycles to vendors to makeshift brothels on Bangkok sidewalks, basic walkability suffers & just walking in the street is best option, often.
Bangkok dog park #2: Pet-friendly Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2017
» As Thailand becomes more & more pet friendly, Bangkok is getting more dog-friendly parks where people can relax outdoors with their dog.
Boat passenger falls into Saen Saep canal, drowns
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2016
» Passenger on canal boat dies after jumping from to pier too soon. Body found over 4 hours later.
Shorty the dog leads Chiang Mai University up Doi Suthep
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/09/2016
» Shorty's story of a happy stray dog & unofficial leader of the annual freshmen run (or walk) up Doi Suthep is well-documented on his Facebook page.
Pokemon Go adventures in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2016
» The Pokemon Go craze finally hit Thailand with enthusiastic players braving soi dogs & freeway traffic to catch cute critters on their smartphones.
UPDATE: Phuket Speedboat crash: 2 tourists dead, 36 injured
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2016
» Two speed boats collided in the sea off of Phuket. Two dead & 36 injured among mostly Korean & Chinese passengers.