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Shrimp peeled by slaves in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2015
» After Myanmar couple sold to shrimp factory, peeled about 175 pounds of shrimp for $4 a day, less than half what they were promised & without proper documents they go to jail, while owners go unpunished
Oil spill hits beach at Koh Samet island (Update 2)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/07/2013
» Navy & PTT rush to control oil at popular tourism resort island Koh Samet.
Thailand's new healthcare policy a threat to the poor?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2013
» Healthcare policy has changed to favour private hospitals, drug companies & medical tourism. Not made public, favours business, threat to universal healthcare.
'Mai pen rai' on our roads means death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2013
» Little pickup truck overloaded with 350 boxes of ceramic tiles, drops them all over the highway causing accidents & traffic jam, fined only 500 baht.
Grenade explosion at Isan temple festival
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2013
» M67 grenade leaves metre deep hole in ground, kills 4, injures 50. Police tried to grab the grenade but it bounced & exploded.
Kidney donors needed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/11/2012
» With only 400 kidneys available for transplant each year & 4,000 people waiting in line, more kidney donors urgently needed.
Housemaids: Right to day off & holidays
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/11/2012
» New law gives maids one day off per week & time off when sick. Still not covered by law: minimum wages & work hour limits.
Beach garbage on YouTube
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/03/2012
» Tourist YouTube video of litter on Rayong beach sparks Rayong governor & local govt officials into action (127 views at 5:29pm 26/03/12).
Pattaya: From sin city to green paradise?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/02/2012
» 15 billion baht city plan aims for green & clean Pattaya in 10 years, swallowing 8 neighboring local govts, 132 projects, improving transportation & tourist attractions.
Ikea: Swedish furniture in Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2011
» Ikea's new Bangkok store is unique. Inspirational design showrooms to view, international designs, low prices, restaurant, play area & a new do-it-yourself approach.