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China-Thai railway deal: Really better than Yingluck's?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2017
» Rail project really aims to please China & breaks laws created to give Thai public control over government spending & projects.
The Economist: Digital workforce essential for progress
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2017
» No digital transformation for Thailand unless it overcomes its skilled tech worker shortage. Incentives & new immigration rules to attract skilled people not cash-rich companies needed.
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.
The Uber-ization of work: The good side, the bad side
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2016
» What if work was a flexible series of small jobs or "gigs" & not the typical 9 to 5, Monday to Friday routine workweek?
Older people work longer in rapidly ageing Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2016
» Age 60 was traditionally the age when people stopped working & began life as the "elderly" cared for by children but this is changing quickly.
What's new in business news: June 12, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/06/2015
» Baht forecast to reach 34.25 by year-end, tapioca exports surge bucking sluggish farm export trend & free flow of labour in ASEAN needs policy change.
How to lose your job
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2015
» How to lose your job & not get paid one baht in severance pay: not stopping computer chat or games after many warnings, being drunk during working hours, stealing things at work, destroying another employee's car in the company parking lot, etc, etc.
What's new in business news: April 23, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2015
» US House told of slavery in Thai seafood industry, state-backed research venture capital to increase R&D & China manufacturing at 12-month low.
IT helping people: HRH Princess Sirindhorn's IT initiatives
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/04/2015
» From children born without arms or legs to people confined to prisons or hospitals, the princess's IT initiatives help people get an education, a job & a happy productive life.
What's new in business news: January 23, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2015
» Bangkok at bottom in 300-city economic survey (free report), Blue Line contractor responsible for B290bn cost overruns says auditor & new European monetary policy to fight deflation.