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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.
Thai warship to protect Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/01/2017
» After rough seas delay launch, naval frigate to maintain constant contact with ferries traveling between Pattaya & Hua Hin.
Erawan bombers first targeted pier for Chinese tourists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2016
» Bangkok bombers initially targeted Chao Phraya river pier for dinner cruises for high Chinese casualties, chief of Thailand's police bomb squad told Reuters.
Former Wat Sa Ket abbot found dead in living quarters
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2016
» Former abbot of Wat Sa Ket (famous for Golden Mountain) & former Supreme Sangha Council member found hanging in living quarters in monastery.
Broke tourist robs bank to buy ticket home
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2015
» Living in Nana red-light district, Australian tourist used up all his money in one month, so he robbed a bank to buy plane ticket.
Security guards beat up tourists in Phuket: Caught on CCTV
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/10/2015
» Thai security guards repeatedly kick & punch two foreign tourists in Phuket, who do not even fight back. Threats on facebook floow when CCTV footage posted online.
Visa runs now illegal for tourists, say police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2015
» For decades tourists have extended their stay in Thailand by "visa runs" but latest crackdown may change this...or maybe not.
China's uncivilised tourist list: Don Meuang troublemakers added
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2015
» Four troublemaker Chinese tourists led other tourists in shouting, hooting & singing in chaotic protest in Don Meuang departure lounge over delayed flight, added to govt uncivilized tourist blacklist.
The 'Siam Gangster' arrested & whacked on head (with video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/09/2015
» After random acts of violence against strangers at Siam Paragon mall & on subway, so-called Siam Gangster tracked down, arrested & whacked on his head at police press conference.
Bangkok bombing: Using logic to solve terrorism cases
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2015
» Security analyst Anthony Davis' masterful set of deductions about Bangkok bombing shows how to apply logic to facts to solve problems & they have made him top commentator on the bombing.