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Firecrackers, body piercing and self-flagellation in Phangnga
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/10/2010
» Body piercing is not just a fashion but has deeper religious roots.
Thai technicians part of Chile mine rescue
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/10/2010
» The steel joint safety inspection they performed was a small but important part of the operation utilizing the latest in advanced technologies.
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.
Combining two careers in one life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2010
» Architect and dance impresario Busakorn Chantaravorameth explains the hidden secrets of dance.
Thai-Burma deep sea port project
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/11/2010
» The project to connect Thailand to a deep sea port at Dawei in Burma has been in the planning stages for a long time.
Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
Mekong smuggling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/11/2010
» Stolen trucks, motorcycles, drugs, endangered species of wildlife, as well as wine, liquor, sandstone, rosewood, all these goods slip into Thailand along the long Mekong river border with Laos.
Free labour market for ASEAN
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Setting aside differences and conflicts, free labour markets across ASEAN may be the best path to prosperity and antidote for poverty in the region.
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.
CP's Jade fish four years in the making
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/11/2010
» CP Group will launch another specially developed fish called Jade fish and is restructuring its business at the same time.