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National reconciliation without public participation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2017
» Military won't allow Thai public to even see reconciliation plan, surrounding it with a climate of fear. Public participation & debate only way to reconciliation.
Old Suan Lum Night Bazaar: Huge centre planned
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/04/2017
» One Bangkok on 104 rai of land in downtown Bangkok slated to become largest private sector property development in Thailand with 2021 & 2025 the first & second stage opening dates.
Bangkok vans: Relocation to bus terminals bound to fail
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2016
» If govt goes ahead with van ban, vans & commuters will surely come up with much better & safer transportation solution.
Phone booth removal: Bangkok clean-up next step
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/03/2016
» Dirty, smelly, eyesore & pedestrian obstacle on crowded sidewalks. Almost everyone has a mobile phone, so phone booths have fallen into disuse.
New Airport Rail Link to include Don Mueang & U Tapao
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2016
» Planned rail system linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang & U-Tapao airports offers convenience to air travelers, but bottleneck in construction must be worked out first.
(UPDATE #4) Hua Hin oil slick: From oil tanker? Fishing boats? Still not sure.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2015
» Oil from large oil tanker or small fishing boats? Oil spill samples sent to Belgium for 4-6 weeks of testing. Right now, more questions than answers.
Thailand to get Longest bicycle lane in Asia by 2017 (with photos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2015
» 184-km long bike lane crossing 5 provinces made of safe rubberized track, separate from motor vehicle traffic by 2017, likely boon to locals & tourism alike.
Bank of Thailand, new governor: Economist Veerathai Santiprabhob
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2015
» Youngest leader in four decades to head central bank, with PhD in economics from Harvard, led Policy Research Institute at Ministry of Finance during Asian financial crisis, was chief strategy officer at SET & currently sits on junta's super board.
What's new in business news: October 15, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2014
» Tallest building in Asean planned for Bangkok, digital TV box makers found cheating voucher system & free M2F newspaper to be distributed all over Thailand.
What's new in business news: August 13, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/08/2014
» The rise of young budget tourists, alcohol to get big health-warning pictures like cigarettes & Anti-Money Laundering Office wants to seize cash from tourists.