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Father of rural healthcare
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2011
» As Dr. Sem Pringpuangkaew turns 100, a review of his life reveals a history of rural medicine in Thailand during the 20th century.
Decentralise to save Southern Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2011
» Savage beheadings, car bombs and attacks on monks, all driven by an "endless cycle of revenge," must end.
Land reform proposal
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2011
» Land ownership inequalities will be targeted with land tax, cap on ownership, land bank, zoning, and database.
Public-private partnership law and corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/12/2010
» Corrupt politicians soon dreamed up ways to circumvent the original public-private partnership (PPP) law of 1992. Can a new rewrite of the law close all the loopholes in the law used for corruption?
Tolerance of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.
Chemical health hazards at Map Ta Phut
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2010
» A study from Silpakorn University indicates that industrial chemicals will continue to pose health hazards to villagers.