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China's impact on the Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2017
» An increased flow of people & goods between Thailand & China means change & with change there are always costs & benefits, reactions to changes & more change.
Slave-caught fish: Obama ready to sign ban on imports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2016
» As a result of Associated Press investigative journalism into forced "slave" labour in Thailand's fishing industry, US fish imports can be banned if situation persists.
Thai sea police fought Vietnamese fishermen: What happened?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2015
» Thai police say self-defense after hostile Vietnamese fishing boats rammed them, police tied up crew & shot captain, say Vietnamese.
Indonesia seizes Thai ship transporting fish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/08/2015
» Huge Thai-owned refrigerated cargo ship believed to be loaded with slave-caught fish seized by Indonesia's navy after satellite spotting by US news agency.
What's new in business news: July 17, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/07/2015
» Thailand to apply for membership in Russian-led economic union, drought hits Thailand's farm economy & jellyfish gives Trang fishermen new lease on life.
What's new in business news: July 2, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/07/2015
» Small-scale fishermen back trawler curbs say they can alleviate shortage, US extends GSP trade benefits for Thailand & Rajabhat universities to boycott Siam Commercial Bank over job discrimination in ad.
Fishermen are professionals too (part 2)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2015
» Fishermen's families are constantly busy. When the sea is quiet & tides are low, boys & girls will go out with smaller nets, attach one end to a wooden pole & drag the net against the current to catch small fish for dinner.
Farmers are skilled professionals too (part 1)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2015
» If we look closely at what farmers do, they are really skilled professionals in their own right, preferring to grow many diverse crops together to lower risk & with a daily routine that ensures fields are productive both in short & long term.
(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: May 13, 2015 (VIDEO)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/05/2015
» Fight breaks out as vendors removed from footpaths in Krabi (video), CP Group's rough treatment of small businesses exposed on social media & illegal gold lottery uncovered in Pattaya.