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Philippine workers: Thailand popular destination
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2017
» Five times as many skilled Filipinos working in Thailand than any other ASEAN country. New border registration set to reduce illegal workers from neighboring countries.
Free emergency treatment: Only 40% qualify
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2017
» Patients stung by emergency medical fees. Songkran jump in people seeking emergency treatment, but most do not qualify.
72 hours of free hospital emergency treatment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/04/2017
» Hospitals which fail to follow new regulations on free emergency care for 72 hours will be punished.
Rich vs. poor in education: Doomed to middle income trap?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/03/2017
» Poor vs. rich education gap is root problem in low national test scores & worldwide rankings, prioritize educating the poor is obvious but ignored solution.
Pattaya: Las Vegas of sex seeks family friendliness
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2017
» After harsh crackdown tourists stayed in hotels scared to venture out, economy tumbled so softer "Happy Zone" idea to change Pattaya's image launched.
Teacher recruitment: Strong backgrounds in science & math
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2017
» New program to attract engineering, science, tech & math people into teaching resembles US & UK programs but some concerns are raised.
Family rocketed to YouTube fame: Forgot to lock door
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2017
» Daughter sees father on BBC World, leaves mother to look for him. Mother sees daughter on BBC World, runs to get her. Now internet superstars.
Ageing & the economy: Act now says former central bank chief
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2017
» From labour shortages to retirement savings to school closures, now is the time to start planning for a Thailand with many older people and fewer young people which is coming soon.
Babies photobomb their father's BBC World interview
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2017
» 'Why did people assume an Asian woman was the nanny?' many asked when mystery woman quickly removed babies from professor's BBC Skype interview in home office.
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.