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Sangha reform: Monks getting rich off of temple donations
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2017
» Monks accumulating wealth from temple donations goes against ancient Sangha rules, but govt laws to regulate & audit donations & monk wealth have sparked protests.
20% of Thais suffer from insomnia, not enough sleep
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/03/2017
» Getting enough sleep is important for long-term health & a long life. For World Sleep Day learn more about insomnia that you or your loved ones may suffer from.
UPDATE: Thai-Philippine relations: PM Prayut meets President Duterte
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/03/2017
» For two fellow Asean countries that are only 3-hours apart by air, the state visit by President Duterte of the Philippines laid the groundwork for future cooperation.
Richest in world & Thailand: Gates still world's richest
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2017
» Thai-American woman running largest woman-run business in US is new billionaire. Thailand's richest are a familiar set of names.
Thai baht skyrockets with other Asian currencies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2017
» Baht & other Asian currencies strengthening in value due to changes in US & European economies & is a sign of a healthy economy with strong fundamentals.
Red shirt-Dhammakaya connection: Kotee in hiding
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2017
» Arrest of followers of armed red shirt leader Kotee, said to be traveling from Dhammakaya to Cambodia where Kotee is in hiding after arrest warrant issued years ago.
Airbnb in Thailand: Connects travel industry to phone
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2017
» Airbnb's new Trips app hooks up travelers with new local experiences & provides access to new places guided by local expertise. Locals get money-making opportunities.
Road safety: Law enforcement, not just long tests
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/03/2017
» Reckless driving is the norm in Thailand, so only law enforcement & punishment will change behavior, not long classroom courses quickly forgotten.
Transformer explodes, destroys shops in Pattaya
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2017
» Transformer explodes & flames shoot into shophouse on Walking Street Pattaya, at 7:30am so the area was empty & no one hurt.
Underwater hockey: Join the revolution
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/03/2017
» Probably the funnest sport that nobody knows about, players swim around at bottom of pool & push a hockey towards a goal to win.