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Eating insects: Sudden popularity
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» Everyone is eating insects nowadays, even expensive restaurants (US, Thai, Japanese) but the old traditions of collecting & cooking insects haven't changed much.
Avoiding luxury car tax: Quick & easy money?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/05/2012
» Now being rounded up by police: customs officials & Thais returning from UK as students & workers who illegally imported luxury cars for profit.
Cargo can't get to factories
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2011
» Thousands of containers stuck at ports & can't reach factories, running up fees at customs, port. Bank credit running out.
Without cattle leather production limited
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2011
» The leather produced in Thailand, found in bags, shoes & fashion items is limited by small number of cattle & animal hides produced in Thailand.
Cut oil tax, reduce inflation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/08/2011
» No plans to lower prices at major companies. Global oil prices volatile with tendency to rise further. Oil only one factor among many.
Protecting vegetable exports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/01/2011
» Insects found in Thai fruit exports to Europe may lead to a ban. Vigilance and self-policing will be necessary to avoid this outcome.