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Foreign labour law: Flight to border & economic disruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2017
» New laws to "protect" migrant workers lead to mass flight to border by migrant workers afraid of new laws to protect them.
New foreign labour law: Harm potential to Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2017
» Thai business says new law with harsh punishment for foreign labor could harm Thai economy.
Ageing & the economy: Act now says former central bank chief
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2017
» From labour shortages to retirement savings to school closures, now is the time to start planning for a Thailand with many older people and fewer young people which is coming soon.
US to block exports not meeting labour standards
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2016
» Thai exporters must change labour practices to avoid new stricter US standards warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
World waits nervously for US monetary policy decision this week
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2015
» US central bank (the Fed) may raise policy interest rate from 0% for first time since 2008 this week, but with China & Asia in economic slowdown & deflation looming worldwide, some say not the right time.
Robots replacing human workers (with video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2015
» Robot hand & eye technology improving, making robots usable in more tasks with cost savings up to 33%, especially in exporters with rising wages such as China, Korea or Thailand.
What's new in business news: September 17, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2014
» Prisons to get skills-training programs, 7-years to repay Yingluck rice scheme debt & forced labor fuels Malaysian export electronics sector.
What's new in business news: June 20, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2014
» Robots at Bangkok electronics show, motorbike taxis face fare cap, registration & end of gangs & Junta shakeup at Labour Ministry.
What's new in business news: April 18, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2014
» New Facebook feature finds nearby friends, call to privatize THAI, 4-lane roads first after court ruling.
What's new in business news: March 5, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/03/2014
» Singapore world's most expensive city, Chinese carmakers start production in Thailand & Pattaya attracts upscale condo projects.