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Graduation season has arrived: Big business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2013
» From rehearsal to graduation ceremony, a time for big spending on gifts, flowers, hair, make-up, clothes with everyone from Facebook showing up as guests.
Govt controls rice price, small farmer businesses fail
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2013
» As govt becomes only buyer of rice, local farmer groups producing high quality rice products forced out of business.
Central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Elected govts push for short-term growth to impress voters, but central banks have long-term responsibilities for economic stability.
Property development vs. construction
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2012
» Young businessman with quickly growing business explains his move into property development despite construction's greater profitability.
Flood prevention: Big money construction projects?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2012
» Large expensive construction projects the government focus, rather than using Bangkok's extensive ancient canals that already exist.
Search for loopholes: 300 baht min wage countdown
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2012
» By treating service charges hotel guests pay as income, hotels hope to get out of paying the new 300 baht minimum wage starting April 1st.
From floods to drought
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2012
» Thailand seesaws from too much water in Bangkok to too little in farming areas like Nan that need water for crops.
Countdown to minimum wage hike
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2012
» Such a huge jump in the minimum wage has never happened before & many are worried what will happen.
Flood prevention: Running out of time
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2012
» Delays dredging canals & irrigation repairs, public hearings on farmer compensation for water retention, all make 3 month deadline difficult.
High dam water levels: Flood risk
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» With rainy season arriving in May, high dam water levels could lead to flood repeat.