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Government revenue from liquor taxes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2011
» Liquor taxes are a promising revenue source for future government spending. Tax increases on white spirits could reduce rural health problems and costs.
Microsoft profit soars on record revenue
AFP, Published on 22/07/2011
» US technology giant Microsoft said its annual profit soared on record revenue thanks in part to hot demand for its Xbox 360 videogame console gear and online network.
Government returns to rice trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/07/2011
» Will active government buying, storing, selling rice, using it as collateral for state bank loans, avoid the corruption of the past?
Long political conflict hurts investment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2011
» From 2005 onward investment slowed dramatically while consumption remained roughly the same.
Rice market uncertainty and the election
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2011
» If Pheu Thai wins the election and sets rice prices far above market prices, international orders might go elsewhere.
Diseased chicken meat
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2011
» Diseased animals must be buried or burned say food safety regulations. Bird Flu has been a threat, this time it's Newcastle disease.
Solar power in Ayutthaya
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2011
» The first 3 megawatt electricity generating solar farm of a 100 megawatt project is now operating and selling electricity. Wind power and biomass are next.
Thailand's sixth satellite?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2011
» A company founded by Thaksin Shinawatra is moving ahead with plans to build a sixth satellite "despite receiving no incentives or a concession period extension."
Thai food in snowy mountains of Montana
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2011
» "I wanted farangs to know what authentic Thai food really tastes like’’
Cambodian rice exports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/05/2011
» Agreement with Philippines for low-cost rice may cut into Thai and Vietnam market share.