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New tourism markets of Russia and India
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/11/2010
» Thailand's hotel industry hasn't been the same since the global economic crisis struck in 2008. Discounts to win long-term customers in the new tourism markets of Russia, India, China and the Middle East may be the first step to recovery in the industry.
Bus concessions and rent-seeking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2010
» Middle men with political influence profit from bus concessions without doing much, leaving consumers with inferior service and bus operators with bills higher than they should be.
Energy dependence on Burma
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/11/2010
» An energy dependence on natural gas from Burma looms in Thailand's future. The time to start planning is now.
Mekong smuggling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/11/2010
» Stolen trucks, motorcycles, drugs, endangered species of wildlife, as well as wine, liquor, sandstone, rosewood, all these goods slip into Thailand along the long Mekong river border with Laos.
Cabinet troubles
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/11/2010
» The PM's troubled relations whih his coalition partners seems likely to take a turn for the worse.
Positive discipline
Learningpost, Published on 16/11/2010
» It will be a full-moon night again on Nov 21, and Thais around the country will be out in full force to celebrate the traditional festival to express appreciation for rivers. For some teachers, this occasion could be used to help their children to learn about positive discipline in very effective ways. Although many teachers provide positive discipline activities for their students, incidents still occur in schools that reveal that students are beaten, abused and violated.
Sugar industry reform
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2010
» The vote-winning subsidies of one politician eventually have to paid back by the politicians and taxpayers that come afterwards. Consumers are also impacted by higher prices.
The many dimensions of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2010
» A conference held this week in Bangkok explores the many dimensions of corruption and possible ways to reduce it.
Flood prevention plans
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2010
» This is the first is a series of Bangkok Post stories on the aftermath of the floods.
Baht appreciation: What can be done?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/11/2010
» Economist Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput takes a thorough look at what can be done about the rising value of the Thai baht which threatens Thailand's export competitiveness.