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UPDATE: Japan travel scam mastermind caught
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2017
» After selling thousands of Thai tourists cheap trips to Japan, fake travel agent suddenly disappears.
Farmer protests if govt joins US trade agreement
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2016
» Farmers nationwide expect to be hurt by US-sponsored TPP trade agreement & threaten to protest if govt joins.
What's new in business news: September 2, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/09/2014
» Child fashion show scam organizer sought by police, Japan firm showcases touchable 3D technology & online 'Do your homework for you' ads hit 1.58 million.
What's new in business news: June 30, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2014
» Anger over Facebook's 'creepy' secret study, 3G auction found to be corrupt but regulator urges don't do anything & rice pledging scheme replaced by loans to farmers.
3G finally here, but too slow
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2013
» Some 3G packages even slower than old 2G. Flood of complaints on slow 3G speed. NBTC consumer protection panel to push for action.
Micro-insurance for the poor
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2013
» For sale in 7-11 soon, low-cost insurance policies for poor people to deal with risks such as cancer, Songkran accidents or home fires.
Child labour in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/12/2012
» US human trafficking laws might make Thai exports to the US more difficult, if action is not taken soon.
Housemaids: Right to day off & holidays
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/11/2012
» New law gives maids one day off per week & time off when sick. Still not covered by law: minimum wages & work hour limits.
Pensions: Saving money for old age
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2012
» When older people stop work, children may not be there to help them, as in the past, so savings for retirement even more important now.
Somkid Jatusripitak: Research institute, not politics
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/07/2012
» Bridging the gap between universities & business, the best way he can help his country, decides former economics tsar Somkid Jatusripitak.