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New wave of Chinese coming to live in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2016
» New wave of Chinese migrants moving to Thailand to retire, study, make money or as waypoint for further adventures are making their mark on Bangkok.
Medical tourism: Falling oil prices & Middle East tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2016
» Weak economy has reduced flow of medical tourists to Thailand, reducing revenue at leading hospitals such as Bumgrungrad but govt has 10-year plan to promote sector.
Ecommerce: Alibaba buys controlling stake in Lazada
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2016
» Lazada deal adds sales of clothing & electronics in Thailand & Asean to Alibaba, part of beyond China expansion.
Big C sale: Central, TCC & Japan's Aeon all interested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2016
» Some of Thailand's richest families preparing to compete for Big C controlling stake of French owner Casino including billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi & Chirathivat family.
Thai football wars: Worawi vs. FIFA
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2015
» With controlling business interest in Thailand's football business, convicted of fraud & suspended by FIFA, Worawi won't give up, but Thailand like Indonesia may be barred from World Cup if it ignores FIFA.
Mekong-Japan Cooperation: Dawei & Thai high-speed train backed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2015
» Thailand & Japan agreed on Saturday to develop Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar & two train lines in Thailand. Japan pledged 205 billion baht to Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam over next three years to spur region's development.
What's new in business news: January 29, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/01/2015
» Thai stock market value passes Malaysia & Indonesia as oil drops, Russian & European economic problems drag down tourist arrivals & Bangkok bus operator 90 billion in debt taken over by govt with efficiency improvement.
What's new in business news: November 3, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/11/2014
» Possible sale of Tesco Lotus Thailand, new law to loosen foreign control over Thai joint-ventures & rice pledging scheme losses will depend on accounting method used.
What's new in business news: April 4, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/04/2014
» IPO for Green-tea billionaire Tan, new free online selling website & Japan Credit Rating Agency downgrades Thailand.
What's new in business news: February 25, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/02/2014
» First "ventricular assist device" heart surgery at Siriraj Hospital, campaign against Shin Corp hits stock market & Pattaya condo investments shift to Thai buyers.