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THAI to resume flights to US after red-flag withdrawn
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2016
» THAI targets non-stop flights to San Francisco or Seattle with easy transfer to other destinations (no other carriers offer this service) once flights are resumed to US.
Soaring prison population: Drug war rethink
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2016
» People jailed for drug convictions almost doubled over last decade, Klong Prem prison 64% drug offenses, but Drug War policy not working.
S&P sounds warning over Thailand's long-term credit outlook
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/09/2015
» More skilled researchers need to be produced to fuel investment in Thailand's economy, but Thailand's credit rating outlook expected to remain stable for next two years, says S&P Ratings.
Thailand leads Asia in reducing drinking & alcohol (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/07/2015
» Asian countries following Thailand's example where national alcohol policy persuaded two-thirds of Thais to stop drinking, despite forecast 70% of global beer growth in Asia-Pacific over next five years.
What's new in business news: July 9, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/07/2015
» Riverside collapse warning as Chao Phraya dries out, baht sinks to six-year low as China's stock market plunges & govt plans to upgrade workforce skills.
What's new in business news: May 25, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2015
» China backs 5,300km South American railway, Thailand to end 'open sky' policy & restrict number of incoming flights & inheritance law passed.
What's new in business news: October 22, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/10/2014
» European travellers still "like" Thailand, high-speed railway routes changed & new TV ratings in the works.
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.
Amnesty bill & protest (UPDATE #4)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2013
» House deliberation of amnesty bill starts at 1pm with plans to pass first reading by 11pm. March to parliament called off after police opposition.
Modern-day slavery in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2013
» In fight against sex trafficking & forced labour no progress made last year, 305 cases in 2012 but only 27 prosecuted & just 10 convictions.