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A little bit of Myanmar without leaving Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/08/2012
» If you can't afford to fly to another country for your vacation this year, the border town of Mae Sot offers a glimpse of Myanmar at a fraction of the price.
Trees, trees everywhere: Making Bangkok green
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2012
» Being "Green" is very popular nowadays but look around, is it green? You want to be Green? Singapore is green.
Biotechnology: Does Thailand need a new plan?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Biotech in 21st century will be what telecom was to 20th. Call for new plan to catch up with Singapore (224 billion baht) vs. Thailand (5 billion)
Rich farmers move in, use up all the water
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2012
» Small farmers left without water after large rich farmers from other provinces move in, start big farms & use up all the water.
Monks' city walk criticised, defended
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/04/2012
» Criticised by a senator, the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple's mass thudong pilgrimage through downtown Bangkok has been defended by the Office of National Buddhism.
Floods: The final bill?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/11/2011
» Expected economic loss 1.12 trillion baht or 10.5% of GDP, 10,000 factories & 660,000 workers affected (30% automotive, 26% electronics & appliances).
Floods: Decrease in tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/11/2011
» Tourism industry losses mount as peak season in December approaches. 25 billion in losses if floods continue through December, 15 billion if not.
Pearl farming in Phuket
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/10/2011
» Take a guided tour through pearl farming and the history of Phuket's most successful pearl farm.
Forest robbery
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2011
» A long but not very difficult look at how Thai forests are being robbed of their most precious rosewood (payoong) trees.
Pattaya gets a facelift
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/08/2011
» Sex for sale paradise is the image Pattaya wants to shed. 10-year master plan focuses on islands nearby, green tourism routes, beaches and public utilities.