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New online sales tax: 5% to 15% of price
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/07/2017
» Online shoppers may abandon online shopping & return to stores. How to enforce online tax payment, no one is sure.
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.
Major fire engulfs Pinklao cinema complex
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/07/2016
» Huge fire breaks out at movie theater complex on Thonburi side of Bangkok with part of building collapsing.
Buy Thai craze hits Vietnam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/04/2016
» "I prefer Thai goods [to Chinese goods]. I don't have to worry if they're contaminated," says Thai goods only shop customer in Hanoi.
Big C sale: Central, TCC & Japan's Aeon all interested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2016
» Some of Thailand's richest families preparing to compete for Big C controlling stake of French owner Casino including billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi & Chirathivat family.
Luxury import tax cut to take lead from Hong Kong & Singapore
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/01/2016
» Thailand offers more for less to tourists than Hong Kong or Singapore, so making Thailand's luxury good prices equal should grab their market share.
Moving bus stations outside of town: For the people or profit?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2015
» In Khon Kaen, bus terminal moved outside of city making life more difficult for students & workers entering city to work. Old station to be sold for profit, locals fear & suspect.
Costco sued in US over Thailand slave labour shrimp
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/08/2015
» US retailer Costco sued for misleading consumers about alleged Thai slave labour shrimp. Class action lawsuit represents all consumers under 2010 state law to expose slavery in supply chains of US companies.
What's new in business news: July 20, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/07/2015
» Thai airlines face flying ban to US, given 65 days to fix safety problems, Korat hit by factory shutdowns & plans for direct exchange between Thai baht and Malaysian currency.
What's new in business news: July 8, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/07/2015
» New northern bus terminal to move from Morchit to Rangsit, police raids continue against tourist scam jewelry stores & fishing trawler mafia & why law enforcement, & not just more laws, is needed