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Work world of the future: Micro-work & portfolio careers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2017
» The world of work is changing & there is no better to start planning than: Now.
Water in Chao Phraya Dam below operating level
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2017
» No third crop rice for farmers this year as Chao Phraya River water level drops to dangerously low levels.
China seals internet shut: Total info control
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2017
» Great Firewall of China (GFW) set to get stronger as China moves to stop all the ways that people get around it to access internet outside of China.
Cruise ship tourism comes to Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/01/2017
» Cruise liner voyage from Bangkok to Cambodia to Vietnam to Koh Samui to Bangkok to kick off new maritime travel hub for Thailand out of Laem Chabang Port.
Direct-sale rice markets spring up in growing areas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2016
» Provincial govt & military create markets for farmers to sell rice direct to consumers, even helping out with the harvest in some cases.
Magical scarves from Auditor-General to fight corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/07/2016
» 4,000 scarves to promote virtuous spending given by govt auditor to staff & 1,000 to people who help combat corruption.
Underwater cables not approved: No foreign ownership allowed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/07/2016
» Underwater cables needed for cheaper internet but companies with expertise are foreign & rules say CAT Telecom must be owner of all assets so foreign partnership not possible.
US seafood lawsuit: Cambodian villagers sue Thai & US companies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2016
» Five Cambodian villagers now resident in US sue Thai & US companies for labour abuse while working in Thais seafood factory.
Medical tourism: Falling oil prices & Middle East tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2016
» Weak economy has reduced flow of medical tourists to Thailand, reducing revenue at leading hospitals such as Bumgrungrad but govt has 10-year plan to promote sector.
School admissions: Lucky draw for best schools
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/04/2016
» First exam scores & factors such as diversity used to select students at best schools, then emotional lucky draw which some parents say is just gambling.