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Thaksin: Fugitive from law sues for criminal defamation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2017
» In school we learn to debate like scholars & gentlemen, but in Thai politics rich guys attack poor journalists with criminal defamation suits.
Bangkok sidewalk dangers: Laws difficult to enforce
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2017
» From speeding motorcycles to vendors to makeshift brothels on Bangkok sidewalks, basic walkability suffers & just walking in the street is best option, often.
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.
New alcohol laws: Alcohol-free zones in 6 months (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/07/2015
» New alcohol-free zones and entertainment zones within six months will clarify where alcohol can and cannot be sold.
What's new in business news: June 26, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/06/2014
» Playboy expands in Thailand with bunny clubs, magazine & TV channel, Brazilians top tourist arrivals & rural financial management focus of new JPMorgan program at Chulalongkorn University.
Graduation season has arrived: Big business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2013
» From rehearsal to graduation ceremony, a time for big spending on gifts, flowers, hair, make-up, clothes with everyone from Facebook showing up as guests.
Property Development at Chulalongkorn University
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2013
» 21-rai creative economy site focusing on R&D & food technology the goal, after 28 year eviction saga of Rajamangala finally finished.
Debt & Poverty: Trapped by loan sharks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2012
» Poor borrowers forced to sign blank contracts so loan sharks can increase size of loan & interest rate to as high as 1,095% per year (3% per day).
Virabongsa as central bank chairman: Conflict ahead?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2012
» Appointment of economist pushing for big changes (monetary policy, foreign reserves, sovereign wealth fund) may lead to conflicts.
Future of Thai medicine: Siriraj charts course
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2012
» New private hospital deals with issues of the future: Asean free flow of labour from 2015, paying for free healthcare, overcrowding, advanced medical education.