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Absolute power: Goal of unnamed group
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/10/2011
» Some frank advice from senior statesman Anand Panyarachun on where Thai politics is heading and what should be done.
Saving ancient Akha culture in Chiang Rai: A US government grant
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2010
» Traditional religious rituals, family genealogies, children's songs, games and literature that have been passed on orally for centuries are being preserved for the future.
Weekly business news quiz: October 21-25, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Check if you understand the issues and vocabulary in this week's most important business news stories.
Water festival: Foreign tourist plans
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2012
» Top of the list for Songkran water play: Khao San, Pattaya, Phuket & Samui. History, culture, folk arts, shopping & hospitality top reasons for visiting Thailand.
What's new in business news: August 27, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2013
» Protesting rubber farmers stop southern trains, no change in high govt rice price & exports fall but will recover soon.
Medical malpractice: Landmark case
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2012
» In 1995 during childbirth Jureerat was left unattended under anaesthesia & died. 16 years later the Supreme Court has decided medical error caused her death.
Fewer babies = later retirement?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/11/2012
» In Japan with less young people to support the old & a society built around work retirement age increase welcomed but in Europe met with protests.
Pattaya: From sin city to green paradise?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/02/2012
» 15 billion baht city plan aims for green & clean Pattaya in 10 years, swallowing 8 neighboring local govts, 132 projects, improving transportation & tourist attractions.
Obama visits Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2012
» Lasting only a few hours, US president Obama's short trip to Burma was the first for a US president & rich in meaning for the Burmese.
Young people: No jobs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2012
» No jobs for young people in the areas they studied at school may lead to unhappiness & serious social problems in the future.