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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.
Gold treasure found buried in farmer's field
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2014
» After farmer finds gold in field while plowing, hundreds rush to field to search for gold. Fine Arts Department finally arrives & offers to buy gold.
Royal elephant museum
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2013
» Learn about how Hindu gods created elephants of four different castes, see lifestyle models of famous royal elephants & read Second Reign book on how to capture & train them.
Bangkok, Chinatown: No gold for sale
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/05/2013
» Gold shops in Chinatown have run out of gold, gold ornaments can't be produced fast enough to meet demand. Gold prices not falling now.
Thai-style fish mobiles: Pla ta pian
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2013
» Small fish made from palm leaves, swinging over baby's bed to put them to sleep, Thai handicrafts are changing with the times to survive & thrive.
Proving corruption: Slow but precise process
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2012
» Former minister given 3 million baht to buy van in 2009 by a company. Tens of millions of baht of suspicious bank accounts must be explained.
Gemstones & Jewellery: New market strategy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/03/2012
» Low labour costs gives advantage to factories in China so Thailand must add value elsewhere: unique designs, quality certification, Chinese luxury market.
How to make a Loy Krathong float
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2010
» Made of purple Amaranth flowers, jackfruit leaves and incense stuck into the trunk of a banana tree, Loy Krathong floats grace the waters of Thailand this weekend.