Showing 1 - 10 of 44
Educational inequality in Thailand: The challenge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2017
» As long as focus is on smartest students in a few select schools, educational inequality & low test scores for the country overall will be the result.
US rate rise expected, Thai outflows surge, baht weakens
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2017
» Strong baht appreciating 2-3% this year weakens a little, good news for Thai exports & tourism industry.
Long life global trend: South Korean women lead at 90
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2017
» Longer life tied to universal access to healthcare & nutrition as in Korea, Japan & France, but not US in relative decline because it does not have universal access.
China's impact on the Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2017
» An increased flow of people & goods between Thailand & China means change & with change there are always costs & benefits, reactions to changes & more change.
Bangkok Post Forum: Developed country by 2036, says PM
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/09/2016
» Escape from middle income trap & become developed country by 2036. Reforms in education, research & technology targeted.
Bangkok beats London as top travel destination
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2016
» Expecting record 21 million visitors this year Bangkok tops Mastercard ranking, providing value for money with famous street food, shopping & nightlife.
Rail projects: France, Korea, CP Group, all want to join in
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2016
» CP plans for Bangkok-Rayong rail, France for Phuket and Bangkok rail & Korea for Myanmar to Laos rail. Eastern Seaboard development plan praised.
DTAC's future in Thailand after 4G auction
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/01/2016
» DTAC failed to win 4G licence in recent auctions but has enough spectra for 2-5 years, will offer 4G on 2100-MHz spectrum soon & urges govt to auction more spectra.
Foreigners flee Thai stocks... but as tourists come running back
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/08/2015
» Foreign investor stock sales $1.24 billion this year ($1.09 billion in 2014, $6.21 billion in 2013) but tourism sector gets boost from baht's 6.4% plunge over last 6 months.
What's new in business news: February 16, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/02/2015
» Outlook for gold & jewellery exports to US looking positive, Cambodia to double organic rice exports & ATM machines hacked in 30 country cyber-attack.