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Militarization of Thai society after 2014 coup
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2017
» Military drills for small children & militarization of schools is new trend which rich escape by sending kids to international schools or even abroad.
Scenic pool at Pattaya's cliff house demolished
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/11/2016
» Famous swimming pool projecting into sea below below "Victorian Castle" for 21 years never even had license to operate or for the pool.
Fire safety laws don't work: Deadly fire reveals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/02/2016
» Doomed 10-storey building had no fire safety features as it was built before fire safety laws & laws not retroactive.
Temple community next, after Rama 5 buildings destroyed by abbot
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/09/2015
» New abbot at Wat Kalayanamit in Thonburi began destroying historical buildings in 2003, govt sued to protect buildings, but abbot then targeted community for destruction as well. Destruction of homes has started.
What's new in business news: July 8, 2014 (photos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/07/2014
» Rice check woes spread to 12 provinces, tablets to overtake PCs by 2015 & Navy vows Phuket airport mafia cleanup.
China drone strike plans on Shan drug lord
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2013
» Likened to searching for Osama bin Laden, China was prepared to use drones after drug lord killed 13 Chinese sailors in Golden Triangle.
Dismantle entire Sukhumvit hotel?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/02/2012
» Common problem of encroachment on narrow sois (pedestrian death traps) may have landmark legal case to spark law enforcement.
Land reform abuse
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/08/2011
» Only half of 1990s land reform land from forest reserves actually got to the poor landless farmers. Buildings of rich developers on this land to be demolished.