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401 new laws without meaningful public participation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2017
» New constitution calls for thorough public participation in law-making but no meaningful public participation in lawmaking under military regime.
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.
Land reform needed to fight inequality
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2016
» From land with community deeds for landless to stopping poor farmers & sea gypsies getting kicked off of land, land reform needed to fight inequality at root of Thailand's political conflict.
Por's gold teak coffin: Angry celebrities fight criticism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2016
» After Por's celebrity friend buys him gold teak casket, environmentalist finds fault, celebrity world gets angry & fights back.
Friendship bridge fuels drug trafficking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2015
» While the opening of the first Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge last month may bring long-awaited economic benefits, it has also raised concerns over the risk of increased drug trafficking along the route.
There's gold in that poop... say scientists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2015
» Poop from one million people could contain $13 million worth of gold & precious metals & once the metals are removed, the poop can be used as fertilizer.
What's new in business news: January 20, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2015
» Thai rice exports to dominate global rice exports this year, oil palm import to relieve shortage angers farmers who threaten protest & Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project speeds up.
Biggest land owners in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/06/2014
» Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi & family have emerged as Thailand's largest land owner with 630,000 rai, as the junta considers approving a property tax for the first time.
Heavy rain and floods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/07/2013
» Heavy rain & floods mark official beginning of rainy season all over Thailand.
Lord Buddha's life: Suphanburi temple paintings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2013
» Lord Buddha's life painted by Lao artist who fled to Thailand in 1826 & painted temple of Emerald Buddha murals also.