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The bastardisation of Thai Buddhism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/03/2017
» Putting an end to suffering is key in the teachings of the Lord Buddha but animals die & suffer from common practices at temples. It is time to wake up & realize the truth.
Education reform: Share classroom best practice nationwide
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2017
» Throw away failed top-down approaches, share classroom best practice nationwide & strive for continual improvement.
US rate rise expected, Thai outflows surge, baht weakens
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2017
» Strong baht appreciating 2-3% this year weakens a little, good news for Thai exports & tourism industry.
If corrupt politician flees country, loses legal rights
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2017
» Powerful corrupt politicians will no longer be able to run away to a foreign country to avoid punishment, as they typically do, if this law becomes reality.
Minor planet named after famous Thai astronomer
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2017
» Founder of Bangkok Planetarium Thai astronomer Singto Pukahuta who died in 2007 gets small planet named after him to immortalize his name.
'Magic vitamins' won't make babies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2017
» Childcare for working mothers, maternity leave & relief for financial burdens of raising families, all pro-birth policies needed to reverse ageing population trend.
90-year-old new Supreme Patriarch is much-loved figure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/02/2017
» On Sunday, His Majesty the King presided over the investiture of the new Supreme Patriarch of Thailand on Sunday who has served as a model for living the life of a monk.
Lady Gaga's Superbowl halftime show
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2017
» In most-watched US television event of the year, a political message of unity, reconciliation & ethnic-racial inclusion televised to American public with dance.
The million baht crayfish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2017
» Crayfish sets price record after seafood restaurant owner becomes obsessed with unique colouring & bids 100,000, 500,000 & finally 1 million for it.
Bangkok dog park #2: Pet-friendly Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2017
» As Thailand becomes more & more pet friendly, Bangkok is getting more dog-friendly parks where people can relax outdoors with their dog.