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China sovereign debt downgrade: First since 1989
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2017
» As debt balloons, stock prices fall, currency weakens, default risks increase. Most public govt debt held by Chinese govt domestically, so problem could be solved internally without crisis.
Thai baht skyrockets with other Asian currencies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2017
» Baht & other Asian currencies strengthening in value due to changes in US & European economies & is a sign of a healthy economy with strong fundamentals.
State railway: No subsidies, must break even
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2017
» State Railway must prove it can operate red line without losing money. What to do with Makkasan issue raised again.
Goodbye to Thailand's biggest gold mine
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» After health & environmental problems, Section 44 order stops gold mining from Jan 1. 1,004 workers lose jobs.
Old Bangkok buses made new again, 10-year life extension
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/07/2016
» 20-22 year-old buses given 10 more years of life for 1.1-1.7 million baht to delay purchase of new 3-5 million baht buses.
46 new Skytrain trains for Green Line
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2016
» New Green Line trains for next 10 years with Skytrain passengers of 600,000 per day, growing 6% per year.
Famous Khru Noi children's home to close due to debts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2016
» Ban Khru Noi home set up in 1980 to care for children from poor & broken families to close Sunday due to continuing debt problems.
Caring for older parents: 33% of household income
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/05/2016
» As Thailand's working-age population falls, caring for ageing & sick parents big issue. Rural areas easier to look after older people.
Military given police powers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/03/2016
» Aimed at fighting criminals who cause trouble for the public, critics say powers too vague & could lead to abuse of power.
China slowdown effect on Thailand until 2017
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2016
» Slow growth in China reduces Thailand & Asia's growth, but govt's 20 planned infrastructure projects could boost Thai economy.