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By Mark D. Burright

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Many years before a technician could plug a scanner into a car and retrieve trouble codes, finding an engine problem required measurements, experience, and an understanding of what those measurements meant. Crypton suppl...

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By Mark Burright

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Before a scanner could hand a mechanic a trouble code, finding an engine problem meant connecting test leads, watching gauges, and knowing what the readings were telling you. Allen helped put those answers within reach.

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Sun Company, Sun Electric Corporation, Sub Subsidiaries Worldwide

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Renewable energy is making real progress. Solar panels, wind farms, dams and geothermal plants already supply power to millions of people. More are coming.

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Are We Teaching Machines to Sound Human?

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The Risk of Escalation

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By Mark D. Burright

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From the U.S. Embassy and CIA to JUSMAGTHAI and the Special Forces connections in Lop Buri, this relationship has deep roots—and a complicated future.

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Before You Go: Get Prices and Availability for Your Exact Healthcare Needs

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Can Loyalty Still Win Elections?

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Why traditional Democrats cooperate with the left

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“Shi,” Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, and Their Significance

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An Accessible Look at the Ideas and Their Record Around the World

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By Mark Burright | September 30, 2026

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What History Shows

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Checking Out Thailand? Thinking About Retiring Here? Let’s Take the Train.

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By Mark D. Burright | September 28, 2026

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The revolving door between public service and private influence

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Registration drives, political influence, and the facts

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A consequential speech delivered to a skeptical world

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The flight line, defense support, and another side of “Test, Don’t Guess”

","url":"https://markburright.com/home/f/sun-electric-beyond-the-service-bay","title":"Sun Electric Beyond the Service Bay","summary":"The flight line, defense support, and another side of “Test, Don’t Guess”","date_modified":"2026-09-23T16:02:10Z"},{"id":"https://markburright.com/home/f/turn-your-thailand-backyard-into-a-bird-paradise","html_content":"

How to Attract Birds in Hua Hin, Pranburi, Pak Nam Pran and Sam Roi Yot

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Buying a condominium is one of the clearest legal ways for a foreign national to own real estate in Thailand directly and in their own name. Unlike land—which foreigners generally cannot own—a qualifying foreign buyer ma...

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Criminal Charges, Censures and the Truth About Washington’s “Slush Fund”

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By Lumchuan Burright

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Finding a trustworthy lawyer in Thailand is crucial for expats, Thai citizens, and international clients alike. Unfortunately, there have been cases of unlicensed individuals posing as attorneys – which can lead to waste...

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Is Climate Attribution Research—or Advocacy Wearing a Lab Coat?

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Focus Pranburi, Pak Nam Pran, Sam Roi Yod and Hua Hin

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Is Hegseth Going to Run for President?

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A Senior Traveler’s Guide to Finding the Best Flight from America or Europe to Bangkok

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Israel, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf—and the Power Operating Behind Closed Doors

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The Macklemore Concert Controversy—and the History Too Many Americans Were Never Taught

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Our healthcare system is too expensive, too complicated and too important for partisan slogans

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The Founders Had Just Fought a Government They No Longer Trusted

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Who Controls What We See?

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Practical Guide for Expats and Travelers

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The Man, His Beliefs, and His Plan for America Before His Assassination

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Inside the halls of government, international institutions, and global corporations, the Chinese Communist Party has built an extraordinary network of money, influence, propaganda, and political pressure.

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Beyond Legalization: How Cannabis Can Become a More Responsible American Industry

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What Happens If Nobody Controls It?

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By Mark D. Burright\nSeptember 2026

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Separating proven fraud, pending allegations, political claims and community-wide blame

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From Zero Taxes to Elon Musk: Who Really Pays America’s Bills?

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What You Need to Know

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Understanding Thailand’s Visa-Agent System Before You Pay for Help

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Choosing the Right Hospital in Thailand: What Every Expat Should Know

","url":"https://markburright.com/home/f/choosing-the-right-hospital-in-thailand","title":"Choosing the Right Hospital in Thailand","summary":"Choosing the Right Hospital in Thailand: What Every Expat Should Know","date_modified":"2026-07-16T21:33:28Z"},{"id":"https://markburright.com/home/f/dr-prinyarat-burusnukul-md","html_content":"

One of SE Asia's Leading Pediatric Neurologists

","url":"https://markburright.com/home/f/dr-prinyarat-burusnukul-md","title":"Dr. Prinyarat Burusnukul, M.D.","summary":"One of SE Asia's Leading Pediatric Neurologists","date_modified":"2026-06-17T06:29:56Z"},{"id":"https://markburright.com/home/f/thailand-real-estate-agency-intelligence-report-2026","html_content":"

Internationally Recognized Firms & Regional Market Specialist

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