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Turkey to Malaysia to find work: Suspect's story
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2015
» As Muslim refugee from China in Turkey had to wait 20 years for passport, so paid human traffickers to bring him to Malaysia with fake passports, where new life awaited him, he believed.
Visa runs now illegal for tourists, say police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2015
» For decades tourists have extended their stay in Thailand by "visa runs" but latest crackdown may change this...or maybe not.
China's uncivilised tourist list: Don Meuang troublemakers added
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2015
» Four troublemaker Chinese tourists led other tourists in shouting, hooting & singing in chaotic protest in Don Meuang departure lounge over delayed flight, added to govt uncivilized tourist blacklist.
UK blacklisted whistleblower finally gains entry to Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/09/2015
» Immigration officials told Dr. Ellis that he was "blacklisted as a danger to Thai society" & could not enter Thailand. Blacklisting part of long battle with Thai government official who plagiarised 80% of his PhD dissertation & had PhD revoked by Chulalongkorn University.
Bangkok bombing: Using logic to solve terrorism cases
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2015
» Security analyst Anthony Davis' masterful set of deductions about Bangkok bombing shows how to apply logic to facts to solve problems & they have made him top commentator on the bombing.
Police arrest photojournalist at Suvarnabhumi for carrying bulletproof vest
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2015
» Bulletproof vests & helmets classified as weapons under Thai law. Hong Kong photojournalist brought one with him to cover bombing last week to be tried in military court.
Tourism sector targeted by bombings: Difficult challenge ahead
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/08/2015
» Bombing at Bangkok tourism site more difficult challenge than previous challenges due to political unrest. Australian PM calls for "national resolve to combat terrorism." Chinese tourists most at risk, one out of five tourists.
What's new in business news: August 10, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2015
» Philippines challenges Thailand in auto production, condo & car buyers lodge most consumer complaints & global economic slowdown leads to Thai production capacity falling to 55%, with lower overtime payments & purchasing power.
Thailand to get Longest bicycle lane in Asia by 2017 (with photos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2015
» 184-km long bike lane crossing 5 provinces made of safe rubberized track, separate from motor vehicle traffic by 2017, likely boon to locals & tourism alike.
What's new in business news: July 30, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2015
» Japan firms in Thailand see Thai economy improving in second-half of year, Japan starts land survey for Bangkok-Chiang Mai railway stressing safety & sudden govt rule change shuts off Cambodian border trade.