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Eating insects: Sudden popularity
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» Everyone is eating insects nowadays, even expensive restaurants (US, Thai, Japanese) but the old traditions of collecting & cooking insects haven't changed much.
Beating the heat
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/04/2013
» Outdoor workers survive the hot season in various ways, all useful to know as the Meteorological Department says the hottest day of the year has not yet arrived.
Bangkok pawn shops: alive and well
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/04/2012
» The neighbourhood pawnshop, where residents can get loans in exchange for valuables, is still doing a very good business in Bangkok.
Bombing mystery deepens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/02/2012
» A 1.5km trail of stickers bearing the word "Sejeal" has been found along a route police believe Israeli diplomats might use regularly. Similar stickers have been linked to the bomb suspects.
Cargo can't get to factories
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2011
» Thousands of containers stuck at ports & can't reach factories, running up fees at customs, port. Bank credit running out.
Without cattle leather production limited
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2011
» The leather produced in Thailand, found in bags, shoes & fashion items is limited by small number of cattle & animal hides produced in Thailand.
Cut oil tax, reduce inflation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/08/2011
» No plans to lower prices at major companies. Global oil prices volatile with tendency to rise further. Oil only one factor among many.
Bicycling back into the past
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/08/2011
» Memories of a ride to Tobacco Lake thirty years ago (now: Benjakitti Park), take a swim in the lake and partake of other childhood adventures.
Klong Toey cooking school
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2011
» From street vendor to cooking school and cookbooks. An NGO helped her, now she helps others in need.
River rice pirates caught
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2011
» Slipping through lax security at Klong Toey Port, the gang waylayed barges on their way to Chonburi, splitting the take on 300 to 500 bags with barge hands.