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Sex tours sites prompt clean-up
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 27/04/2018
» Police are looking into a sex tour scandal after a foreign media report emerged claiming that companies are offering steamy vacations to Western travellers with particular emphasis being placed on resort destinations such as Pattaya and Phuket.
Two foreign universities apply to set up campuses
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2017
» Two foreign universities placed in the top 200 of the world rankings have applied to create satellite campuses in Thailand, according to the Education Ministry.
Thailand first in world to regulate YouTube & Facebook?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/06/2017
» Govt plan to to control internet streaming (YouTube, Facebook video) is probably illegal, say legal experts. Section 44 time, again?
China's world tech domination begins in SE Asia
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2017
» If the new Chinese global business strategy is "winner takes all" and to wipe out all other players out, why worry?
Trump-Prayut phone call: Closer ties begin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/05/2017
» First time Thai Prime Minister invited to make state visit to US White House since 2006. Focus change from human rights to regional & economic issues.
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.
Rail projects: France, Korea, CP Group, all want to join in
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2016
» CP plans for Bangkok-Rayong rail, France for Phuket and Bangkok rail & Korea for Myanmar to Laos rail. Eastern Seaboard development plan praised.
Chinese fruit dealers squeeze Thai traders out of market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2016
» Govt takes action after Chinese traders squeeze out Thai fruit firms. Foreign business act changes to be made in some sectors.
Universities: Restore spirit of 1990s academic freedom
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2015
» For much-needed & demanded reform of education system, start taking universities seriously & listen to their input on issues of national importance, rather than stifling their voice as if they were naughty children.
Suan Lum night bazaar gets new life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/12/2015
» Opening to the public today, the new Suan Lum Night Bazaar, once located opposite Lumpini Park, will be reborn near Ratchada-Lat Phrao intersection at new location.