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Thai duck curry wins international prize for style
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/10/2010
» Student chefs from Thailand won a special prize for style at a recent culinary competition held in South Korea.
How should abortion laws be handled in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2010
» The arrest of a young 17 year-old girl after she attempted to perform an abortion on herself with drugs obtained over the internet has sparked a renewed debate on how these sensitive cases should be handled.
The many dimensions of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2010
» A conference held this week in Bangkok explores the many dimensions of corruption and possible ways to reduce it.
Prospects for ending the death penalty in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2010
» During the last decade executions trickled to a halt in Thailand. Will a new law end them completely? Or will they begin anew?
Not a spring chicken
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2010
» A chance encounter with a friendly old man sitting at the entrance to his small home while walking on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya is not in any of the guidebooks.
Tutorial schools are thriving
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/01/2011
» As long as students and parents believe government schools are not doing a good enough job, tutorial schools will be there to take their money. (Includes video)
2010 Prince Mahidol Awards
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/01/2011
» Malaria treatment and zinc dietary supplements were focal points in this year's awards.
Japanese investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/03/2011
» "The automobile and steel sectors in Thailand may even enjoy higher Japanese investment in the short term."
Justice system reform
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/03/2011
» Magsaysay laureate Jon Unphakorn on the hidden inequities in Thailand's legal system.