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Direct-sale rice markets spring up in growing areas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2016
» Provincial govt & military create markets for farmers to sell rice direct to consumers, even helping out with the harvest in some cases.
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.
Thailand's economy: Where is it going?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/09/2016
» Growth up a little but average household suffering economically. Political stability & renewed investment key to future growth & prosperity.
Thai rice faces global price war
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/08/2016
» With long drought ended, farmers expected to plant lots of rice, global oversupply & price war possible.
YouTube's world of food & food influencers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/05/2016
» From quick & easy cooking lessons to expert chefs cooking for you in their home, food influencers & social media are revolutionizing the food world.
Police suicide: Pressure by auto finance company
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2016
» Police sued by auto finance company & this dictated policy of how vehicles seized in raid were handled, leading to police suicide.
UPDATE: Big C sale: Central aims to buy Thai & Vietnam units
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/01/2016
» French owner of Big C has too much debt & will sell Thai & Vietnam companies to deal with problem. Big C share prices shoot up 14%.
Auctions of rotten rice to begin this month
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/11/2015
» 2 million tonnes of rice pledging scheme rice unfit for human or animal consumption to be auctioned for industrial uses such as ethanol. Of 13 million tonnes still in state warehouses around half is "below standard or rotten."
Herbal soap: Successful business online
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2015
» Learn how former secretary turned herbal soap into multi-million-baht business, step-by-step adding value to normally overlooked Thai herbs.
Cockfighting in Thailand: Popular pastime & big business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/11/2015
» Profitable & old Thai tradition of cockfighting with top fighting birds worth up to 3 million baht & gambling bets as large as 22 million baht.