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Bangkok No 1 in Asia for launching a startup: survey
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/07/2017
» Low cost of living & rents raised Bangkok to top place for small startup businesses. 'Digital nomads' choosing Thailand too, but more friendly regulations needed.
Family doctors for efficient local healthcare
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2017
» Overuse of hospitals led to long lines & wait times, so family doctors trained for convenient local care reserving hospitals for specialist care.
Thailand copes with super baht 20 years after crash
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.
Is Thailand's new welfare state financially sustainable?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2017
» Greying Thailand is taking better care of its people but costs are rising & sustainability is becoming a bigger issue.
AirAsia plane 'shaking like washing machine' returns
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/06/2017
» AirAsia flight to Malaysia 'shaking like a washing machine' forced back to Australia. Engine 'seized up' lost blade.
Medical tourism vs. universal healthcare for all Thais
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2017
» New law threatens universal healthcare. Also a threat is medical tourism & better pay for doctors at private hospitals.
Thai business shuns regime, invests overseas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2017
» As baht rises & confidence falls, Thai companies choose to invest outside of Thailand with their piles of cash & low interest rates.
Customs department: Deep-rooted corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2017
» Deep-rooted big money corruption by customs officials & influential figures revealed in supercar tax evasion saga.
Competition hot in Thailand-China air travel market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2017
» With Chinese tourists being a third of all tourists in Thailand & China the favourite Thai travel destination, China flights set to increase but profitability is precarious.
Nursing graduates: Struggle to avoid low paid jobs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2017
» Senior & junior nurses working together have overcome govt policy of low pay for entry level nurses.