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Private sector jots wish list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2019
» Despite having different work cultures and development mindsets, public and private policies should ideally go hand-in-hand to usher a country's development forward.
Late King's wishes for Thai children
News, Published on 12/01/2019
» As Thailand celebrates National Children's Day today, I wish to share my recollection of a memorable audience with His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his profound message and wishes for the children of Thailand and the world. I had the great honour to meet the late king on Nov 12, 1998. I was then serving as Unicef's regional director for East Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. The occasion of my audience with the late king at Chitralada Palace was to accompany visiting Unicef executive director Carol Bellamy. Also accompanying us was the late Thai foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan.
Relationship king
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/11/2018
» Perhaps dreaming is in the blood of the Chaudhary family. They are never content with the status quo, and always ready to apply grit and ambition to do whatever it takes to fulfill their dreams.
Dog meat: Humane end for stray dogs?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2011
» Stray dogs are dangerous for anyone walking on the street (rabies). Better to reduce the stray population by legalizing the dog meat trade?
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.
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.