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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.
Restructuring the State Railway of Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2010
» Thailand's railways are a quaint trip back into the past but changing them for modern commerce will take a thorough restructuring.
His Majesty makes a river trip
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/11/2010
» Thai people were overjoyed yesterday to see His Majesty the King, looking healthy and happy, take a boat ride to open two bridges and a floodgate.
Energy dependence on Burma
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/11/2010
» An energy dependence on natural gas from Burma looms in Thailand's future. The time to start planning is now.
Mekong smuggling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/11/2010
» Stolen trucks, motorcycles, drugs, endangered species of wildlife, as well as wine, liquor, sandstone, rosewood, all these goods slip into Thailand along the long Mekong river border with Laos.
Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
The many dimensions of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2010
» A conference held this week in Bangkok explores the many dimensions of corruption and possible ways to reduce it.
Virtues of the traditional Thai house
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2010
» Raised above flood waters, Thai houses are cool downstairs with the strong afternoon sun. Upstairs at night they are cool. Thai houses reflect climate and life in Thailand.
Floods hit provinces bordering Burma
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/10/2010
» It's the flood season, so you are likely to see many more stories like this one in the coming weeks.
Irrigation project in Phitsanulok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/09/2010
» In Phitsanulok a "land consolidation" model will rearrange farms to make efficient use of irrigation water delivered via dikes and ditches.