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National reconciliation without public participation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2017
» Military won't allow Thai public to even see reconciliation plan, surrounding it with a climate of fear. Public participation & debate only way to reconciliation.
Police job-buying: Taking the issue seriously
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2017
» With police superintendent jobs allegedly sold for 5-7 million baht, once again denials that seem flimsy given mounting evidence.
Coup-anniversary bomb 'targets officers'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/05/2017
» Nails attached to bomb aimed to kill military, commissioned officers & their family which used the waiting room targeted to receive medicine.
Homeless shelters to offer hope to people living on street
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2017
» People become homeless for many reasons from health & mental problems to problems at home with family members or just not wanting to be a burden to anyone.
Sukhumbhand says goodbye to Bangkokians
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2016
» After serving Bangkok as governor for eight years, MR Sukhumband pledges to continue working for the people as he has done in the past.
No caviar but oodles of noodles for Prawit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/10/2016
» Expensive caviar snack rumoured for Deputy PM's flight to Honolulu for defence meeting, actually noodles & rice, but in-flight flood cost of 600,000 baht remains unexplained.
Bangkok traffic: Solving the city's traffic congestion problem
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/09/2016
» Efforts underway to make Bangkok traffic move more quickly including ambulance lanes to save lives. Section 44 option remains if current measures fail.
Drone patrol to protect southern railway
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2016
» Unmanned aircraft to help military, police & railway staff patrol railway in deep South after two recent bombings.
Six soldiers jailed for beating soldier to death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2016
» In most recent of several military abuse cases to make it to mainstream & social media, six non-commissioned officers (NCOs) beat a recruit to death.
Military given police powers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/03/2016
» Aimed at fighting criminals who cause trouble for the public, critics say powers too vague & could lead to abuse of power.