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High-speed rail: Japan's Foreign Minister visits Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2016
» Japan to help countries along Mekong river improve infrastructure & bolster development with US$7 billion over three years. High-speed rail projects underway.
Lifestyle markets in Bangkok: New trend
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/03/2016
» With warm lighting, music, exotic one-of-a-kind food & plenty of selfie backdrops, Bangkok's lifestyle markets are the trend of the year.
China should invest more in rail project, Arkhom says
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2016
» China says act quickly, rail will make Thailand centre of regional connectivity, but critics say use bargaining power, project too expensive & not financially viable.
Morchit buses to be spread all over Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2016
» Long-distance buses serving north & northeastern provinces, used by thousands every day, to be relocated to five stations located all over Bangkok.
Spanish murder suspect caught in Cambodia
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2016
» Suspect in murder of man whose body parts found floating in Chao Phraya river arrested in Cambodia. Helicopter sent to expedite suspect's return.
Missing Brit found: Don't worry mom & Dad
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/12/2015
» When Jordan, 21, failed to update his Facebook page for several days & appeared to be in danger, his family back in the UK panicked. International media & social media came to the rescue.
Shrimp peeled by slaves in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2015
» After Myanmar couple sold to shrimp factory, peeled about 175 pounds of shrimp for $4 a day, less than half what they were promised & without proper documents they go to jail, while owners go unpunished
Beauty queen garbage collector: Will still help mother
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/10/2015
» Young beauty queen keeps her crown despite application form inaccuracies. 'Not shy' about garbage collecting & will still help mother when she has the time.
Thai football wars: Worawi vs. FIFA
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2015
» With controlling business interest in Thailand's football business, convicted of fraud & suspended by FIFA, Worawi won't give up, but Thailand like Indonesia may be barred from World Cup if it ignores FIFA.
Phuket riot after police chase deaths
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2015
» Phuket residents surround police station & burn police vehicles after police truck chases & accidentally hits motorcycle that sped past police checkpoint, killing two two young men who were apparently carrying drugs.