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Locals fight city pillar shrine renovation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2017
» As King Power tycoon finances shrine makeover, locals fear tycoon using shrine to win himself more luck.
'Death island' defamation lawsuit is a farce
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2017
» Seven dead tourists under dubious circumstances & police handling led to international notoriety to which defamation suit only adds.
Tradition vs change: Social conflict still bubbling under surface
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/05/2017
» For three years Thailand has been peaceful & without protests, but still bubbling under the surface are deep differences in opinion about social change.
Scottish Muay Thai boxer: Heat stroke death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2017
» After fighting for years in over 70 fights 'the dancing boxer' dies from dehydration running under scorching sun in heavy sweatsuit.
Rolls Royce admits to bribery in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2017
» Jet engine producer Rolls Royce pays 28.5 billion baht to settle bribery case in Thailand & six other countries over three decades. No details on who received massive bribes in Thailand.
Can I rewrite history to be whatever I want?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» Myanmar govt rewriting history that says word 'Rohingya' first used in 1948 but was used in 1799 in source available online for all to read.
World's thinnest notebook: Acer aims thin, light, cheap
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/12/2016
» Thin & light notebooks are the new high-growth market segment for Acer. Gaming computers also promising segment.
Halloween fears as 'Killer Clown' craze hits UK
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/10/2016
» Pranksters dress up as scary clowns, jump out & frighten people but the real loveable clowns who entertain children at birthdays are speaking out.
Japan's PM excited to meet Duterte after Obama meeting cancelled
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/09/2016
» After calling US President a 'son of a bitch', Japan's PM declares 'You're famous in my country' & 'I'm excited to meet you'.
How to become Japanese
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/08/2016
» Japan has a growing worker shortage & some say "only immigration can save Japan" but becoming Japanese has never been easy.