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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.
What's new in business news: March 3, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2015
» Anti-Money Laundering Office freeze on Dhammakaya assets, temple financial audits overdue & electric buses for Bangkok instead of natural gas NGV buses.
What's new in business news: October 16, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/10/2014
» Embassies launch European heritage in Thailand map, govt takes steps to stabilize rice prices, Thai household wealth among world's worst.
(Updated) Fresh Egypt violence as 80 killed in Friday's "Day of anger"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/08/2013
» Latest: Backers of Egypt's ousted president Mohamed Morsi pledged to stage daily demonstrations, as security forces besieged a Cairo mosque full of Islamist protesters after a day of clashes on Friday that left more than 80 dead.
3 women freed after 10 years in captivity
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/05/2013
» Three women have been rescued from a house in the US city of Cleveland after having been held captive for 10 years. Three brothers have been arrested in the case.
Fake Nun flees to safety of jail
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» After cheating local women out of 5 million baht, disappeared from village last Friday. Chooses safety of jail out of fear she will be killed.
Magical kitty: Found in sausage at dinner
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2013
» Magical dead kitty found in foot long sausage, enshrined, worshipped, helps neighbors win big in lottery. Did kitty fall into sausage machine? Govt investigates.
Latin American pope chosen
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/03/2013
» Tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Wednesday celebrated with Argentina Latin America's first pope – Jorge Mario Bergoglio – with many hoping he will revolutionise the Church.
Papal conclave begins
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/03/2013
» Catholic Cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave to chose a successor to Benedict XVI under the tightest security ever.
(Learn Thai) Pope announces resignation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/02/2013
» We read this story in English when the announcement was first made. Here is a Thai-language version.