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Budget airlines to raise domestic fares by 150 baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2017
» Surprise govt hike in jet fuel tax leads to immediate 150 baht airfare hike, making low cost airlines less competitive with buses.
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.
Underwater cables not approved: No foreign ownership allowed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/07/2016
» Underwater cables needed for cheaper internet but companies with expertise are foreign & rules say CAT Telecom must be owner of all assets so foreign partnership not possible.
Nok Air: 61 flights cancelled, critics urge swift action
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2016
» Nok Air cancels 61 flights on Friday but charter flights arranged so passengers not affected. Critics say Nok is danger to Thailand's tourism industry.
Thailand, China agree on railways
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2015
» Railway construction could start in May but depends on China's interest rate & construction costs. Six more months to study the projects.
What's new in business news: June 10, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2015
» Central buys German luxury department stores, becomes third largest in Europe, Japan to finance Red Line construction & Thai-China rail joint venture financing agreement.
(Update #2) Help for boat people as horror stories emerge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2015
» Malaysia & Indonesia said Wednesday they would no longer turn away migrant vessels after stories of death & starvation emerge from those rescued in Aceh. Thai stance not yet clear.
What's new in business news: April 29, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2015
» Surprise cut in policy interest rate by Bank of Thailand to stimulate economy, Siam Paragon names & shames worst taxi drivers & migrant smuggling in SE Asia a $2bn industry, UN says.
What's new in business news: April 21, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/04/2015
» EU to give Thailand 6 months to get rid of illegal fishing, Bangkok underground wiring project makes progress after 26 years & THAI Smile forced to get its own rights to operate international flights.
What's new in business news: March 27, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2015
» Japan & Korea ban new flights by Thai airlines over safety issues, plans for electric cars & hybrids in Thailand & automotive and electronics subcontracting industry set for export growth.