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Inflation policy changing?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2011
» Long-term central bank inflation policy ensures that people's purchasing power is not eroded and exports remain competitive.
European collaboration on food safety
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2011
» Experts in the UK are working with Thailand's food industry to prevent contamination of animal food products that can cause food poisoning.
Promoting Thai cuisine and culture in the US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/12/2010
» Policies to preserve a country's ancient culture, language and culinary traditions and promote them to the outside world are an essential part of economic and political development.
Medical treatment in remote places
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/11/2010
» For specialized medical treatment doctor don't actually have to be present in a far-away village or town. Internet-based technologies allow for remote treatment.
Thai duck curry wins international prize for style
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/10/2010
» Student chefs from Thailand won a special prize for style at a recent culinary competition held in South Korea.
Food contamination: Nationwide tests reveal problems
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2010
» Recent surveys reveal food contamination at fresh markets, roadside stalls as well as places where higher standards of cleanliness would be expected such as supermarkets and department stores.
Major Thai rice exporter defaults, then secretly returns as nominee in disguise?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2010
» Thailand's rice sector at times lacks transparency. Will what actually happened once again remain a mystery as it has in the past?
Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2010
» The US dollar is losing value (weakening, depreciating) while Asian currencies have been gaining value (strengthening, appreciating). This makes Asian exports more expensive which could have a negative effect on the Thai economy.