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Scottish Muay Thai boxer: Heat stroke death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2017
» After fighting for years in over 70 fights 'the dancing boxer' dies from dehydration running under scorching sun in heavy sweatsuit.
World's thinnest notebook: Acer aims thin, light, cheap
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/12/2016
» Thin & light notebooks are the new high-growth market segment for Acer. Gaming computers also promising segment.
Public spanking of employees at Chinese bank
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2016
» Loud sounds of wood hitting the backsides of employees at a Chinese bank can be heard in video showing punishment for poor performance at a training session.
Air pollution: Walking, running, bicycling still healthy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/05/2016
» Don't let air pollution worries keep you from exercising outside, new scientific study shows it is safe.
Making Bangkok a green city: Ambitious plan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/03/2016
» Sathon Road to be filled with trees, greenery & recreational spots to make it more pedestrian-friendly & connect it to public transportation.
(UPDATE #4) Hua Hin oil slick: From oil tanker? Fishing boats? Still not sure.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2015
» Oil from large oil tanker or small fishing boats? Oil spill samples sent to Belgium for 4-6 weeks of testing. Right now, more questions than answers.
Rescued Norwegian bird watchers return to Krabi mud
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2015
» With help of plastic basins to stay above mud, Norwegian couple back photographing birds. Admiring their commonsense, Krabi mayor posted photos to his Facebook page.
Krabi fisherman rescues Norwegians stuck in mud
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/10/2015
» After Norwegian couple taking photos of birds next to Krabi river got stuck in the mud, fisherman rescues them & wins widespread praise after a video of his heroics goes viral.
Indonesia's smog hits tourism islands Phuket and Koh Samui
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2015
» Heavy layers of smog blanketed the south since Monday, creating health risks & delaying flights up to 2 hours to tourist destinations such as Phuket.
Japanese snow city in heart of downtown Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/08/2015
» Snow Town at Ekamai-Suhumvit has snow playground with slopes for sleds, a snow machine spouting snowflakes & an actual little Japanese town with restaurants & shops.