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Baht strengthening: The winners & the losers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2017
» With baht appreciation over the last year, revenue & expenses in dollars or baht is key factor for Thai businesses winning or losing from appreciation.
Coup-anniversary bomb 'targets officers'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/05/2017
» Nails attached to bomb aimed to kill military, commissioned officers & their family which used the waiting room targeted to receive medicine.
US rate rise expected, Thai outflows surge, baht weakens
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2017
» Strong baht appreciating 2-3% this year weakens a little, good news for Thai exports & tourism industry.
CNG & LPG: Saga of subsidized gas continues
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2017
» As oil prices dropped drivers abandoned subsidized CNG so no losses for PTT this year, but LPG subsidies continue.
Rice: Farmers get B11,525, market price 4,500-7,000
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/10/2016
» Govt to pay farmers 11,525 baht a tonne for Hom Mali rice compared to 4,500-7,000 baht market price. Yingluck subsidy different.
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.
Baht hits one-year high against dollar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/08/2016
» Baht hits one-year high reaching 34.72 against US dollar with Brexit & weak US economy causing investment funds to flow into Thailand.
Generation Y Thailand: A new Me Generation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2016
» 32% of population, Gen Y shares hobbies on social media as road to instant fame, seeks out exotic lifestyles, but needs to exercise more & eat less.
Insider trading at CP All: Foreign investors demand action
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2015
» When top executives at CP All (runs 7-11 stores in Thailand) used private info to personally profit from company's purchase of Makro, investors want them removed or punishment to fit the crime.
Doctor's report: Mor Yong's death (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/11/2015
» Key lese majeste suspect died at 10pm on Saturday from blood infection at Corrections Dept hospital. Had been treated for high blood pressure & other health problems.