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China tourism: Driving-in tourist numbers plunge after ban
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/07/2016
» Vehicles entering Chiang Mai from China plunge from 600 a day to only 10, ban on inbound tourists driving car deeper into Thailand too effective.
17 bomb attacks on China's national day
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/10/2015
» Explosions at 13 locations on eve of China's national day kill seven & injure 51 in rural South China county of Liucheng near Vietnamese border. "Criminal case" not a "terrorist act" claim authorities.
Art of weaving & singing: Tai Lue in northern Thailand (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/07/2015
» Chiang Rai is full of ethnic diversity, including the Tai Lue people, known for their weaving and traditional clothing.
Friendship bridge fuels drug trafficking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2015
» While the opening of the first Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge last month may bring long-awaited economic benefits, it has also raised concerns over the risk of increased drug trafficking along the route.
What's new in business news: March 17, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2015
» Japan to loan $160m for Phnom Penh-Thailand highway, Fitch says private-sector debt key risk to economy & Asean grabs more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) than China for 2nd year.
What's new in business news: April 28, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2014
» Farm prices rising due to hot weather , Chiang Khong Friendship Bridge boosts Chinese tourism & airport city projects to be built nationwide.
What's new in business news: March 3, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2014
» Chinese tourism driving Chiang Mai real estate boom, gloomy 2% growth economic outlook & better rare disease treatment needed in Thailand.
What's new in business news: February 4, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/02/2014
» Facebook's 10th birthday plans for the future, protesters block road delaying transport to south & bridging-loan auction to pay farmers unlikely.
What's new in business news: November 14, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/11/2013
» Ratings boom for political TV channels, real estate boom in Chiang Rai & IMF-govt dispute over future govt debt.
Unique Thailand: Bathing a goddess in Songkhla
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2012
» Made from gold 300 years ago, this statue of the goddess is bathed once a year, a chance to make wishes & promises to the goddess.