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฿2.3 billion on wheels: Military spending rising
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2017
» Military secretly planned weapon purchases for over a year. Did not tell public until May when contract was signed. Public not allowed to participate in long-term spending decisions.
Education of migrant children: Fighting child labour in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2017
» If migrant children are not in schools, they will work as illegal child labour in Thai factories helping their parents, so their education is important.
Conventions, exhibitions & fairs: 20 year mega-plan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2017
» Conventions, exhibitions & fairs, an important part of Thailand's tourism industry, aims to triple visitors to 3 million from 1 million by 2036.
Ageing & the economy: Act now says former central bank chief
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2017
» From labour shortages to retirement savings to school closures, now is the time to start planning for a Thailand with many older people and fewer young people which is coming soon.
Thai shopping online from foreign outlets: To surge 84%
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2017
» Thai shoppers buying things they can't find in Thailand online but customs taxes big uncertainty that must be cleared up.
Bangkok Post Forum: Developed country by 2036, says PM
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/09/2016
» Escape from middle income trap & become developed country by 2036. Reforms in education, research & technology targeted.
Will university enrolment changes bridge rich-poor gap?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2016
» One central university exam set to replace universities giving own exams (direct admissions) reducing costs for poorer students, but still too many exams.
Network ready: What does it take? Singapore knows
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2016
» Singapore most ready to benefit from emerging technology in worldwide comparison of what makes countries "network ready" including Thailand. Download report.
Plagiarism: Warnings after university thesis plagiarism revealed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2016
» Recent media coverage of research in Thai universities that copies the writing of other people, has drawn attention to culture of plagiarism that holds back research work in Thailand. Govt action being taken.
University admissions costs financially damaging families
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2016
» For 6-7 admissions exams needed, families spend 62,000+ on average (high & middle income) or 33,000 baht (low-income) to prepare children & get students to exams.