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Foreign worker visas targeted: US, Australia & New Zealand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2017
» Three western countries moved this week to restrict jobs to citizens of their own country much like most Asian countries already do.
Clinton and Trump debate – and trade insults too
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2016
» While Hillary Clinton sought to present her opponent as unfit for the office of president, Donald Trump portrayed her as lacking the stamina and temperament to be commander-in-chief.
Universities: Restore spirit of 1990s academic freedom
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2015
» For much-needed & demanded reform of education system, start taking universities seriously & listen to their input on issues of national importance, rather than stifling their voice as if they were naughty children.
Smart ID cards to give money to the poor
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/12/2015
» Govt to put money into new smart ID cards of the poor. 18.5 million people (26% of population) to benefit from negative income tax.
Why Thailand must protect its international reserves
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/11/2015
» In 1997 Thailand quickly lost foreign currency reserves & plunged into crisis. Riskier assets would put reserves at risk.
PM hints he may stay for a while
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told parliament he may need to remain in power as long as the country is not at peace.
Thailand's Yingluck Shinawatra faces trial and political ruin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/05/2015
» Threat of Yingluck prosecution to keep Shinawatra clan subdued, if forces loyal to her brother Thaksin mobilize against coup, "the noose will tighten on her," Chulalongkorn politics expert believes.
Thai household debt biggest drag on economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2015
» As debt shot to 60% to 85% of national income over past five years, many struggle to pay interest on loans. Hopes on billions in govt spending to jumpstart economy.
What's new in business news: September 17, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2014
» Prisons to get skills-training programs, 7-years to repay Yingluck rice scheme debt & forced labor fuels Malaysian export electronics sector.
What's new in business news: August 20, 2014
John Howe, Published on 20/08/2014
» Fall onto BTS Skytrain track sparks safety concerns, Indonesia overtaking Thai car market & NCPO budget cuts risk hurting farmers & economic growth.