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Tolerance of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.
Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
Sugar industry reform
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2010
» The vote-winning subsidies of one politician eventually have to paid back by the politicians and taxpayers that come afterwards. Consumers are also impacted by higher prices.
Should Thailand strive to become a medical tourism hub?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/11/2010
» Medical tourism could draw doctors out of an already struggling public health care system and endanger its very existence.
Measures to curb baht appreciation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2010
» The value of the baht is rising and by making Thai exports more expensive overseas, threaten small and medium Thai exporters.
General Anupong steps down
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/09/2010
» Wassana Nanuam, one the Bangkok Post's top reporters, takes a critical look at outgoing General Anupong Paojinda's time as army chief.
Somkid steps aside
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/09/2010
» Pol Lt-Gen Somkid Boonthanom chooses not to accept the position of assistant national police chief in an effort to improve relations with Saudi Arabia.
20 years and still counting
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2010
» It has been 20 years since the crimes against Saudis were committed, so why are Thai-Saudi relations still at the breaking point?
Tsunami drill causes concern
News, Published on 14/09/2010
» In the past few years, tsunami drills have pointed to a number of problems and it is not clear that officials have paid enough attention.