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Airbnb in Thailand: Connects travel industry to phone
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2017
» Airbnb's new Trips app hooks up travelers with new local experiences & provides access to new places guided by local expertise. Locals get money-making opportunities.
UN envoy, Amnesty denounce regime tactics
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2017
» UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion & expression launches scathing attack on alleged misuse of defamation laws in Thailand.
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.
China seals internet shut: Total info control
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2017
» Great Firewall of China (GFW) set to get stronger as China moves to stop all the ways that people get around it to access internet outside of China.
China's growth edges up but 2016 weakest year since 1990
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» As China's economy slows, fears of President Trump tariffs loom, debt increased to stimulate economy & privatization of state enterprises planned.
Oil prices fall: Iran exports surge, US adds oil rigs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/01/2017
» After oil producers reduced oil exports, Iran increased exports so oil prices fell instead of increasing.
Prison time for pay: Police can arrange it for you?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2016
» Poor Man says hired by police to go to prison for rich factory owner but police cheated him paid half, 4 years not 4 months in jail.
New test for English teachers & students
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2016
» Will a new test proposed by the Education Ministry really lift the quality of teaching & learning in Thailand?
Online loan refinancing: Korn backs financial tech start-up
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2016
» Korn Chatikavanij, former Finance Minister & investment banker, returns to financial sector with online refinancing company.
Shorty the dog leads Chiang Mai University up Doi Suthep
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/09/2016
» Shorty's story of a happy stray dog & unofficial leader of the annual freshmen run (or walk) up Doi Suthep is well-documented on his Facebook page.