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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.
Rabies alert: Three provinces declared rabies-hit zones
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/09/2016
» Seven people died of rabies this year & provinces of Pathum Thani, yasothon & Kalasin declared rabies-hit zones.
Military builds Preah Vihear temple replica
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2016
» Smaller copy of ancient Preah Vihear temple built at nearby viewpoint as goodwill gesture, hoping for joint tourism development of area.
Water shortages nationwide as annual drought begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2015
» As dry season begins drought expected in at least 30 provinces with water stored in reservoirs at lowest in 15 years. Affected farmers hired to work on state projects.
What's new in business news: July 24, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/07/2014
» CP Group & Japan's Itochu in $1 billion deal, floods and droughts hit many provinces & pension plan for rice farmers.
What's new in business news: June 26, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/06/2014
» Playboy expands in Thailand with bunny clubs, magazine & TV channel, Brazilians top tourist arrivals & rural financial management focus of new JPMorgan program at Chulalongkorn University.
What's new in business news: February 28, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/02/2014
» Thai business women make Forbes list, rotten rice seized in Phitsanulok & water shortage means no 3rd crop for farmers.
Kuman Thong: Ghost power protects Preah Vihear villagers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/11/2013
» Cambodian border villagers build bunkers with baby ghost spirit shrines to protect from possible violence after ICJ ruling Monday.
Preah Vihear decision coming soon
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/10/2013
» November 11th set for International Court of Justice decision. Thai side ready to accept it, no matter what ruling it is.
Money, monks just don't mix
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/09/2013
» According the rules of conduct (Vinaya) monks cannot even touch money. At Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's Suan Mokh forest monastery finances handled transparently by a foundation.