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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.
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.
Generation Y Thailand: A new Me Generation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2016
» 32% of population, Gen Y shares hobbies on social media as road to instant fame, seeks out exotic lifestyles, but needs to exercise more & eat less.
Chinese drivers causing alarm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/02/2016
» Large number of Chinese tourists are taking advantage of easy vehicle entry regulations and their driving behaviour is causing great concern among locals.
Fake doctor behind fake plastic surgery campaign
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2016
» Viral plastic surgery campaign "Face Off Project by Dr Xeping" cannot make 60 year-olds look younger than 30.
Beauty products: Cheap can be better
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/11/2015
» For beauty creams & pillow cases, price is not everything study shows. Products with high prices not always better than cheaper ones.
Mahidol Award: Cardiac implant inventor & public health expert win
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/11/2015
» Device correcting heart rhythm abnormalities and cardiac arrest & Social Determinants of Health (SDH) helping disease prevention & public health, focus of 24th Prince Mahidol Award this year.
Thailand's deadly roads stem from law enforcement failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2015
» Attempts to suspend licenses of bad drivers & to get people to pay traffic tickets have all failed, but enforcing traffic laws is key to safer roads, experts say.
Beer gardens can serve but not promote
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/11/2015
» While beer gardens are legal, promotional activities are banned, said Samarn Futrakul, director of the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control Committee.
Fight against coastal erosion: bamboo vs. concrete
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/08/2015
» Rows of bamboo poles have proved to be a more effective defence against coastal erosion than concrete barriers in muddy areas, but sandy areas pose a different, possibly insurmountable, problem.