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National reconciliation without public participation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2017
» Military won't allow Thai public to even see reconciliation plan, surrounding it with a climate of fear. Public participation & debate only way to reconciliation.
Next Prime Minister: Most would vote for General Prayut
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2017
» General Prayut as Prime Minister in a Pheu Thai parliament is what poll responders said they wanted last week when asked.
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 need for justice to be accountable
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/01/2017
» Once again contempt of court law being used to prevent constructive public criticism of court rulings needed to make justice system accountable to the people, say legal experts.
Bangkok Post Forum: Developed country by 2036, says PM
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/09/2016
» Escape from middle income trap & become developed country by 2036. Reforms in education, research & technology targeted.
End of military courts for civilians but 500 cases left to finish (UPDATE)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2016
» Use of military Courts to try civilian protesters & activists, heavily criticised by international community, now comes to an end.
Junta report card: Long list of unimpressive achievements
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2015
» It might be easy to give yourself all A's if you can write your own report card, but here is what an objective outsider has to say.
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.
10 controversies of draft constitution & why crisis panel is needed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/08/2015
» Restoration of national peace purpose of 2014 coup. Political rivals protested non-stop to oust each other from power since 2006. Five-year period needed for reform & reconciliation or else political conflict will return, politicians have not changed.
Crisis panel: Polls support but not Thaksin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/08/2015
» Proposed crisis panel would intervene in political crisis before it leads to violence, taking over executive & legislative powers. This has led to criticism that the military junta is attempting to hold on to power.