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Savage beating of elderly tourists: Arrests made
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2016
» Three drunk young men beat three UK tourists (aged 68, 65 & 43) unconscious as crowd watched in Hua Hin, two weeks later police action taken after video goes viral.
Leaf-bowls to replace styrofoam food boxes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/03/2016
» Naresuan University develops takeout food container made of natural leaves, latest environmentally-friendly innovation from Thai universities.
Thailand's deadly roads stem from law enforcement failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2015
» Attempts to suspend licenses of bad drivers & to get people to pay traffic tickets have all failed, but enforcing traffic laws is key to safer roads, experts say.
Art of weaving & singing: Tai Lue in northern Thailand (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/07/2015
» Chiang Rai is full of ethnic diversity, including the Tai Lue people, known for their weaving and traditional clothing.
How to spot (and splash) 10 types of people afraid of water
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/04/2015
» Ten types of people who don't want to be splashed with water such as "the pretty pleaser" & "the big bully" & how to splash'em & the five stages of being splashed: denial, anger & final acceptance.
What's new in business news: March 18, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/03/2014
» Singapore to hold own Songkran festival, Thai AirAsia tickets available at 7-Eleven & to solve teacher shortages recruit experts from industry.
What's new in business news: March 3, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2014
» Chinese tourism driving Chiang Mai real estate boom, gloomy 2% growth economic outlook & better rare disease treatment needed in Thailand.
Loy Krathong
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2013
» Float a Krathong in a Bangkok city park or in Chiang Mai or Tak and read about some weird things that happened during Loy Krathong.
Heavy rain and floods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/07/2013
» Heavy rain & floods mark official beginning of rainy season all over Thailand.
Water festival more important than water shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2013
» 45 drought provinces declared disaster areas but Songkran is a time to travel back home & reunite with families, so the show must go on.