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Black Tai woman in traditional attire
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2011
» In the highlands of northern Vietnam, a Black Tai woman in traditional dress and hairstyle walks quickly towards a photographer.
Looks like justice, but isn't
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/08/2011
» Village poisoned by lead mine wins legal case but after decades gets nothing. A microcosm of bigger problems.
A tribe of the Thai-Burma borderlands
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/12/2010
» The Padaung (or "Long Necked Karens") are well-known from their ubiquitous photos. Less well-known is the mountainous area on Thailand's border where they come from.
Improving English skills
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2011
» ASEAN integration in 2015 may make English a lingua franca. Learning ASEAN languages will be important.
Akha matron
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2011
» The hills and borderlands of Chiang Rai, only 100 kilometers from ethnically diverse Yunnan, present an ethnic kaleidoscope to visitors.
Body art festival on Koh Samui island
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2011
» The human body has become a canvas for painting. Thailand's hip island resort provides just the right atmosphere.
Illegal drugs: Production rising in Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/11/2012
» Myanmar may have democracy but the fight against opium production is just beginning. Second largest producer after Afghanistan.
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.
Thai traditional massage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2011
» A formal "court massage" or Nuad rachasamnak is now available in addition to the more common nuad chaleisak or folk massage.
Changes in tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2011
» How to better serve Indian and Russian tourists as well as tech-savvy travellers, areas the tourism industry needs to focus on.