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'World's largest' pearl emerges in Philippines
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/08/2016
» Poor Philippine fisherman finds world's largest pearl but hid it under his bed for a decade without knowing its worth.
Three-parent baby coming soon
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2016
» Scientists currently working on problem of creating baby with DNA from three people. Why would anyone want to do this?
A cure for haze?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/01/2016
» Finally, farmers may have a practical alternative to burning their agricultural waste, a major cause of seasonal haze which typically begins in late January.
Student mini-rebellion in Korat yields results
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/08/2015
» Students demanded transparency & how money collected from their parents had been spent. After protest on football field, slapping of 11-grade student leader & verbal abuse by vice principal, students did get their money back.
Chequebook Buddhism: Threat to Buddhism in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2015
» From private jets to multi-million dollar donations from corrupt businessmen, Thailand's monks are being criticized for increasing commercialism.
Dhammakaya is only a symptom
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/02/2015
» "Its promise of heaven in return for donations is rooted in traditional belief. Its rise to prominence stems from the clergy's failure to speak to the middle class and respond to their needs. Meanwhile, its successful infiltration of the council derives from the elders' and the system's own weaknesses."aya is only a symptom
Doctors cleared in organ harvesting scam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2014
» Thai surgeons didn't know kidney donor was linked to cross-border organ trafficking. Document given to doctors stamped with fake logo of Cambodian embassy.
Chinese conman hid as monk, donated 34 million baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/11/2014
» With Thai ID card but unable to speak Thai, the fake monk's 34 million baht temple donation was impressive, but came from 9 billion baht fraud in China & 3 billion in Malaysia.
Cambodia-Thai kidney trafficking: Fears of new organ market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2014
» When Cambodian Chhay, 18, sold his kidney for $3,000 he was whisked away to a gleaming hospital in the medical tourism hub of neighbouring Thailand...
Pet animal cafes of Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/05/2014
» Do you love rabbits? cats? dogs? Bangkok cafes that combine eating fun food with making new animal friends await you.