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401 new laws without meaningful public participation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2017
» New constitution calls for thorough public participation in law-making but no meaningful public participation in lawmaking under military regime.
Education of migrant children: Fighting child labour in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2017
» If migrant children are not in schools, they will work as illegal child labour in Thai factories helping their parents, so their education is important.
Pattaya taxi drivers force tourist couple out of Uber car
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/05/2017
» As tourist husband & wife get into car in Pattaya, five men surround car in threatening manner & block it from leaving. Has also happened to real estate agents mistaken for Uber drivers.
Work world of the future: Micro-work & portfolio careers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2017
» The world of work is changing & there is no better to start planning than: Now.
Dhammajayo stripped of monastic rank by His Majesty the King
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2017
» Will Phra Dhammajayo be forever beyond the reach of the law? The monks rise to power & wealth seems to be coming to an end.
Homeless shelters to offer hope to people living on street
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2017
» People become homeless for many reasons from health & mental problems to problems at home with family members or just not wanting to be a burden to anyone.
'Magic vitamins' won't make babies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2017
» Childcare for working mothers, maternity leave & relief for financial burdens of raising families, all pro-birth policies needed to reverse ageing population trend.
The impossibility of becoming Japanese
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/12/2016
» Thai teen born & raised in Japan loses legal battle & must leave Japan. Highlights deep reluctance to accept foreigners even as Japan's population shrinks.
Flash crash: Asian sell-off slashes 6% off UK pound
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2016
» After French President's get tough remarks, computers trading by themselves (without humans) during Asian stock trading session trigger plunge in British pound.
Bangkok Post Forum: Developed country by 2036, says PM
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/09/2016
» Escape from middle income trap & become developed country by 2036. Reforms in education, research & technology targeted.