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The rich vocabulary of orchids and spa treatments
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2011
» Whether you seek employment at a spa or aspire to open your own, a rich vocabulary will come in handy.
Business plan game show
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2011
» A popular TV show combines business education with entertainment for a mass TV audience.
Rise of tablet computers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/01/2011
» With a larger screen than a mobile phone and lighter than a notebook, tablet computers are the fastest selling new gadget nowadays.
Rate increase to limit inflation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/01/2011
» Rising raw materials prices and minimum wages are pushing up costs, but price controls and interest rate increases will help limit rising prices.
Phuket's marine playground for the ultra-rich
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2010
» The "Riviera of Asia" and Asia's foremost superyacht destination, multi-million-dollar holiday homes spread out along the landscaped plots of its coast.
Bioplastics public-private venture
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/12/2010
» Just when Map Ta Phut pollution seems to spell the end of heavy industry in Thailand, environmentally friendly bioplastics may resuscitate the industry.
Fashion city Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2010
» Perhaps the most dynamic and cosmopolitan city in Asia, proper planning could put Bangkok on the fast track for becoming Asia's fashion center.
Public-private partnership law and corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/12/2010
» Corrupt politicians soon dreamed up ways to circumvent the original public-private partnership (PPP) law of 1992. Can a new rewrite of the law close all the loopholes in the law used for corruption?
Orchids set in bamboo
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/12/2010
» The traditional bamboo basket holding mackerel found in Thai markets provides a perfect frame for a flower arrangement with two orchids.
Who will payoff 1997 crisis debt?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/12/2010
» Loan defaults mushroomed in 1997 and the government has to pay it all back now, but the central bank objects that monetary policy is its rightful job.