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Pay for it yourself & avoid waiting in lines
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2013
» With self-service payment machines coming to stores soon, no more long waits in lines just because not enough workers at cash registers.
Govt controls rice price, small farmer businesses fail
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2013
» As govt becomes only buyer of rice, local farmer groups producing high quality rice products forced out of business.
Rising baht hurts exports: How to keep it down?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2013
» As baht rose to 29.70 to US dollar at start of year, what action Bank of Thailand should take subject of fierce debate.
Debt & Poverty: Trapped by loan sharks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2012
» Poor borrowers forced to sign blank contracts so loan sharks can increase size of loan & interest rate to as high as 1,095% per year (3% per day).
Museum of human body in health & disease
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/09/2012
» At first frightening, taking a closer look at the inside of the human body helps you lead a healthier life.
Central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Elected govts push for short-term growth to impress voters, but central banks have long-term responsibilities for economic stability.
The link between Thai & Western music
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/08/2012
» The composer who worked to link Thai & Western music, Prasidh Silapabanleng (son of Luang Pradit Phairoh), was born 100 years ago next month.
End inflation-targeting and grow faster?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/08/2012
» Bank of Thailand's inflation-targeting policy has worked well for over 10 years but some say it is time to change.
How to get into best universities?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/05/2012
» Entry into most famous universities increasingly difficult as they require their own special admissions tests.
Flood prevention: Big money construction projects?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2012
» Large expensive construction projects the government focus, rather than using Bangkok's extensive ancient canals that already exist.