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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.
Dhammajayo stripped of monastic rank by His Majesty the King
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2017
» Will Phra Dhammajayo be forever beyond the reach of the law? The monks rise to power & wealth seems to be coming to an end.
Long life global trend: South Korean women lead at 90
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2017
» Longer life tied to universal access to healthcare & nutrition as in Korea, Japan & France, but not US in relative decline because it does not have universal access.
'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.
Indoor skydiving: 14-year-old girl world champion
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/02/2017
» In the new weightless sport of indoor skydiving, a 14-year-old reigns supreme with her speed & the style of her choreographed moves.
TV: Video on demand rising in popularity in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/02/2017
» Streaming movies from mobile phones to TV with Google's Chromecast to make video-on-demand (VOD) competitive with digital TV & cable.
The Economist: Digital workforce essential for progress
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2017
» No digital transformation for Thailand unless it overcomes its skilled tech worker shortage. Incentives & new immigration rules to attract skilled people not cash-rich companies needed.
Thai rice exports falling on greater Vietnam competition
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2017
» Oversupply of rice in global markets & competition from Vietnam means sluggish rice prices this year, but premium Jasmine rice may be a bright spot.
Internet banking & the fight for mobile phone market share
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2017
» With all mobile phone operators struggling with falling profits, focus on mobile phone & internet banking for pre-paid top ups.