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Foreign labour law: Flight to border & economic disruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2017
» New laws to "protect" migrant workers lead to mass flight to border by migrant workers afraid of new laws to protect them.
Solar plane completes epic round-the-world trip
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2016
» First airplane to circle the world powered only by the sun, Solar Impulse 2 completes historic round-the-world journey.
US Fed: Baht ends 10 week loss with US rates unchanged (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/09/2015
» US central bank (the Fed) decides to keep interest rates unchanged because of downturn in global economy & to keep US inflation down. US dollar falls against Asian currencies, reversing direction.
China's uncivilised tourist list: Don Meuang troublemakers added
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2015
» Four troublemaker Chinese tourists led other tourists in shouting, hooting & singing in chaotic protest in Don Meuang departure lounge over delayed flight, added to govt uncivilized tourist blacklist.
What's new in business news: August 27, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2014
» Bomb hoax on Thai AirAsia flight with Thai national football team, junta stops rubber sale on rally threat & global sugar oversupply & low prices ahead.
Suvarnabhumi: New runway by 2018
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2012
» With repeated problems handling airplanes & passengers, several expansion projects have started to make Bangkoks' international airport larger.
Climate science opportunity: Use it or lose it?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/06/2012
» The impact of floods, droughts & climate change on Thailand has been great. If approved quickly, a US joint study could provide valuable information to Thailand.
Suvarnabhumi: Fall in world airport rankings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2012
» With overcrowding, take-off & landing delays & long lines, Suvarnabhumi falls to 25th globally from 13th.
Move budget airlines to Don Meuang?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2012
» Delays & long lines at Suvarnabhumi. Designed for 45 million passengers a year but faces 51 million this year. Expansion 5 years away.
Post-Flood: Don Muang airport reopens
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2012
» Only one airline Nok Air will be using Don Mueang despite soaring Suvarnabhumi traffic of 51 million (above capacity of 45 million).