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Foreign labour law: Flight to border & economic disruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2017
» New laws to "protect" migrant workers lead to mass flight to border by migrant workers afraid of new laws to protect them.
Ageing & the economy: Act now says former central bank chief
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2017
» From labour shortages to retirement savings to school closures, now is the time to start planning for a Thailand with many older people and fewer young people which is coming soon.
Is Thailand's trade safe under Trump?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/03/2017
» If Trump hits China with 45% tariff, Thai exports may gain but exports to China likely to fall & watch out for new Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade from the US.
Thai over-stayers in Korea on the rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2017
» More & more Thais are flying to Korea on a tour & then not coming back, choosing to illegally work in Korea instead. Thai & Korean govts trying to solve this problem.
Direct-sale rice markets spring up in growing areas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2016
» Provincial govt & military create markets for farmers to sell rice direct to consumers, even helping out with the harvest in some cases.
Andy Hall: UK activist found guilty of defamation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2016
» Previously found innocent, now found guilty, activist well-known for defending rights of Myanmar workers in Thailand will not spend time in jail.
Pizza-making robots: Startup seeks to replace humans
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/09/2016
» As robots automate repetitive, boring & dangerous jobs, humans move to skilled jobs needing human touch, opportunities for innovation also come with automation.
US to block exports not meeting labour standards
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2016
» Thai exporters must change labour practices to avoid new stricter US standards warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
UPDATED: Aung San Suu Kyi visits Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2016
» Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Thailand Thursday for three-day visit. Visits to migrant workers & refugee camps & bilateral talks on Dawei, migrants & refugees on agenda during trip.
Vietnam grabs ASEAN market share in EU trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/06/2016
» Thailand has lost EU market share to Vietnam which is now biggest exporter to US passing Thailand & Malaysia.