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Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2013
» Lead mines which poisoned rivers & villages in Kanchanaburi, owned by a powerful family, slowly & secretly preparing to open again.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2013
» As govt becomes only buyer of rice, local farmer groups producing high quality rice products forced out of business.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2013
» As baht rose to 29.70 to US dollar at start of year, what action Bank of Thailand should take subject of fierce debate.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2012
» Poor borrowers forced to sign blank contracts so loan sharks can increase size of loan & interest rate to as high as 1,095% per year (3% per day).
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Elected govts push for short-term growth to impress voters, but central banks have long-term responsibilities for economic stability.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/08/2012
» Bank of Thailand's inflation-targeting policy has worked well for over 10 years but some say it is time to change.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/07/2012
» With hand, foot & mouth disease (HFMD) outbreaks in Cambodia & China killing many children, govt acts to control spread of disease.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/06/2012
» Farmers dreaming of stable incomes find that contracts lead to debt & getting used by large agribusiness companies. Farmers cover both investment & the losses.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2012
» Appointment of economist pushing for big changes (monetary policy, foreign reserves, sovereign wealth fund) may lead to conflicts.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/05/2012
» Entry into most famous universities increasingly difficult as they require their own special admissions tests.