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Two years in prison for Thai citizen journalists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2017
» Thailand's ranking in World Press Freedom for 2017 falls 6 places to 142nd in world, as new law puts citizen journalists without license in jail for two years.
Sunset for wind power? Govt agencies to work it all out
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2017
» Govt agency leased land for wind farms, licenses in 2008, then surprise court ruling & canceled investments last week.
Phuket as start-up hub in Thailand 4.0
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2016
» Govt vows to turn island of Phuket into hub for high-tech startup businesses as well as a smart city driven by computing technology & networks.
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.
Network ready: What does it take? Singapore knows
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2016
» Singapore most ready to benefit from emerging technology in worldwide comparison of what makes countries "network ready" including Thailand. Download report.
PTT Pipelines: State auditor vs. PTT, what next?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/05/2016
» Govt auditors say PTT failed to return gas pipelines. PTT says no, they are mistaken. So, what's next?
Great internet wall of Thailand? All a misunderstanding says ICT minister
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/09/2015
» ICT Minister admits to govt plans for single internet gateway into Thailand but insists will not 'control access to info like communist countries'.
What's new in business news: May 22, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2015
» Japan unveils $110bn in Asian infrastructure funding, action against Bangkok Tuk-tuk & gem scams targeting tourists & China meets with govt over jet ski & motorcycle tourist scams on Koh Samui & Phangan.
What's new in business news: April 29, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2015
» Surprise cut in policy interest rate by Bank of Thailand to stimulate economy, Siam Paragon names & shames worst taxi drivers & migrant smuggling in SE Asia a $2bn industry, UN says.
What's new in business news:January 8, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/01/2015
» B900 billion baht water plan to tackle water problems nationwide, Eurozone in deflation territory as prices plunge & UN agency urges reform in Thai government purchasing to fight corruption.