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Tycoon Chuwong's death not accident, independent review suggests
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2016
» Neck broken by hard and blunt object & not accident, independent review of autopsy report suggests.
New commemorative coins to be launched overseas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2016
» Coins to be issued in 4,000 & 2,000 baht denominations made from 99.9% gold & 200 baht coins of 99.9% silver to be sold at coin fair in Germany this month.
Land reform needed to fight inequality
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2016
» From land with community deeds for landless to stopping poor farmers & sea gypsies getting kicked off of land, land reform needed to fight inequality at root of Thailand's political conflict.
Thaksin New Year's gift to foreign reporters in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/01/2016
» Photo book with Thaksin photos, speeches, important moments in life & thoughts on democracy sent to foreign media as New Year's gift.
UPDATE: Foreign investment in Thailand plunges 78%, Vietnam sets record
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/01/2016
» While Vietnam saw record investment with fastest growth in 5-years in 2015, Japanese investment in Thailand fell 81%. Temporary glitch from policy change says Board of Investment (BoI).
Battle over Supreme Patriarch heats up
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/01/2016
» Gen Prayut says no Supreme Patriarch nomination until dispute cleared up, but monk university rector & Jatuporn Promphan threaten protests. Supreme Sangha Council (SSC) may have already acted independently.
Supreme Patriarch appointment: Dhammakaya or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/01/2016
» Through modern-marketing techniques the Dhammakaya sect has grown so powerful that it may select the next Supreme Patriarch & gain total control of Buddhism in Thailand.
Bangkok police open inquiry into US ambassador's speech
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Complaint made by Thai citizen asks police to investigate talk by US ambassador for lese majeste violations. Diplomatic immunity of ambassador means police cannot take legal action against him, police spokesman points out.
Thailand believed to have deported 2 Chinese activists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2015
» Thai immigration police allegedly took two Chinese political refugees under UN protection from their homes & put them on an airplane to China.
Prayut wants mafia wiped out in 6 months
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/10/2015
» Whether influential figure is politician, soldier, police or bureaucrat, Gen Prayut gives 6 month deadline to rid Thailand of mafia-style local figures. Case of loan shark gunmen threats to poor vendor cited.