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BMW to export 10,000 cars a year to China
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/04/2016
» BMW producing hybrid electric cars & holding big motorcycle racing events in Thailand as it expands car manufacturing with China as main destination for exports.
(Update #2) Help for boat people as horror stories emerge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2015
» Malaysia & Indonesia said Wednesday they would no longer turn away migrant vessels after stories of death & starvation emerge from those rescued in Aceh. Thai stance not yet clear.
Japan's robot astronaut is very cute
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/06/2013
» Tiny doll-sized robot that speaks Japanese to help out at the International Space Station. Will be chatting partner & remember faces.
Graduation photography: How to make money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2013
» Successful graduation day photographer & small businessman shares experiences & tricks of trade ahead of graduation season, just ahead.
Thai factories moving to Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» For years Europe stopped textile & garment exports from Myanmar. Now with democratic change, Europe will give Myanmar textiles a tariff advantage.
US wants armed marshals on Thailand flights
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/03/2013
» Israel's airline El Al has armed marshals on each flight. Now US govt wants the same after recent threats to US airlines.
Grenade explosion at Isan temple festival
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2013
» M67 grenade leaves metre deep hole in ground, kills 4, injures 50. Police tried to grab the grenade but it bounced & exploded.
Rice exports: Govt likely to lose money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/02/2013
» Lots of rice on world markets so low rice prices but Thai rice is expensive, so who is going to buy Thai rice?
Whales in the Gulf of Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2012
» Finding a group of whales after a long search at sea is a very special sight, different from anything else.
Global airline industry: Unprofitable
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/02/2012
» Thai Airways will lose money this year like many other airlines, only the 2nd time in its 51-year history. Airlines are rarely very profitable businesses.