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Nude selfies culture clash in Chiang Mai & Malaysia
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/06/2015
» Are nude selfies just a silly fun thing that some tourists do for fun? Can earthquakes be caused by nude selfies? Should tourists be thrown in jail or deported for taking nude selfies?
Tiger Temple abbot attacked by tiger
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2015
» Abbot attacked while walking one of the temple's 146 tigers back to the compound where they are kept. Abbot had surgery Saturday night & now staying at hospital.
What's new in business news: May 22, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2015
» Japan unveils $110bn in Asian infrastructure funding, action against Bangkok Tuk-tuk & gem scams targeting tourists & China meets with govt over jet ski & motorcycle tourist scams on Koh Samui & Phangan.
What's new in business news: May 18, 2015 (VIDEO)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/05/2015
» Naked bungee jumping latest in trend of naked photos at Southeast Asian tourist sites, entertainment companies battle over movie rights & Thailand's booming hotel market.
Bones for black magic rites found at Phrae temple
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2015
» Onlookers & police flinched as a foul smell swept from the room. Inside, the monks room lay a pile of animal bones covered by a white cloth, together with bottles of alcohol & black magic ritual things.
Chequebook Buddhism: Threat to Buddhism in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2015
» From private jets to multi-million dollar donations from corrupt businessmen, Thailand's monks are being criticized for increasing commercialism.
Monks as businessmen?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/04/2015
» Temple bank deposits total 300 billion baht & most temples do not even have a proper accounting system. As long as temple finance is not transparent, corrupt monks will not go away.
DSI: Dhammakaya spent stolen money on new branches
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2015
» Dhammakaya monks received cheques with 70 million baht in stolen money, then Mr. Supachai acting as Dhammakaya treasurer had people move it to other accounts to build new temple branches in provinces.
Love triangle linked to murder
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/03/2015
» Chief of hospital in Udonthani allegedly paid police 300,000 baht to shoot monk allegedly having sexual affair with his girlfriend. Former Udonthani police chief hired first to spy on girlfriend.
What's new in business news: March 13, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2015
» Thai internet explodes over Chinese washing feet in Phi Phi hand sink, central bank interest rate cut good for exports & public health minister transferred over universal healthcare scheme conflict.