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Patchara: Thai-Chilean singing-cooking sensation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2016
» She sings, she cooks, she entertains, Patchara won the hearts of Chileans Sunday night on The Voice Chile singing 'I Kissed a Girl'.
Fashion: Thai rainbow bag scores big
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2016
» A big hit at Paris Fashion Week this year, this colourful bag is found in every market in Thailand, used by street vendors & seen on buses hauling gifts back hometown for Songkhran.
Por's gold teak coffin: Angry celebrities fight criticism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2016
» After Por's celebrity friend buys him gold teak casket, environmentalist finds fault, celebrity world gets angry & fights back.
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.
Angel doll craze: Marketing opportunities, mental health warnings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/01/2016
» As human-like doll craze grips Thailand, businesses grab piece of the action, mental health warnings issued & national police chief warns of drug smuggling capabilities.
Beer selfies now against the law, say police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2015
» Which people posting beer selfies to social media will police choose to go after? Intention difficult to prove so selective enforcement of law & double standard feared.
Koh Tao Murders: No DNA match says Dr. Pornthip
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/09/2015
» DNA on alleged Koh Tao murder weapon, a garden hoe, doesn't match DNA of Burmese men on trial for murder, says celebrity forensic scientist Dr. Pornthip.
Japanese hearththrob reporter: Thailand Visit Japan Ambassador
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2015
» Japanese TV reporter who became social media star covering anti-government protests in Bangkok last year named tourism ambassador to Thailand.
What's new in business news: August 6, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/08/2015
» Isan hotel sues guest over ghost-sighting posted to Facebook, central bank keeps policy interest rate unchanged with weak baht helping economy & many biomass plants better strategy than one big coal-fired power plant.
Chonsawat Asavahame jailed after 16 year court battle
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2015
» 16 years after being caught stuffing ballot boxes with fake ballots in 1999 & numerous arrests for other crimes, politician Chonsawat Asavahame follows the path of his father to jail but unlike his father cannot flee.