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Jail cell suicide: Lord of the Dark Web
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/07/2017
» Mastermind of biggest illegal marketplace since Silk Road living life of luxury as tourist in Thailand, market closed down as part of global US operation.
Krabi family killing: Local rock factory owner arrested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2017
» Retired soldier gunmen allegedly shot family one-by-one after father failed to return bribe money he accepted.
Thai-China rail project: Korat in just 77 minutes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/07/2017
» Railway to Nakhon Ratchasima will cost 535 baht & is key first step in future railway projects with China.
Locals fight city pillar shrine renovation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2017
» As King Power tycoon finances shrine makeover, locals fear tycoon using shrine to win himself more luck.
LPG price control & subsidies to end after 30 years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2017
» Three decades old LPG price control & govt subsidy to end August 1. Current low LPG price means will not hurt poor.
'Death island' defamation lawsuit is a farce
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2017
» Seven dead tourists under dubious circumstances & police handling led to international notoriety to which defamation suit only adds.
Smart ID cards for monks & temple auditing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2017
» Surveillance of monks & better accounting at temples after high-profile embezzlement cases clearly show need.
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.
Family doctors for efficient local healthcare
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2017
» Overuse of hospitals led to long lines & wait times, so family doctors trained for convenient local care reserving hospitals for specialist care.
Thailand copes with super baht 20 years after crash
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.