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Airport escape
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/05/2013
» A prisoner being escorted by Australian police to Germany escaped while they slept in a transit lounge and managed to get out of Suvarnabhumi Airport unnoticed by Thai immigration authorities.
US food industry seeks opportunities in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2013
» US govt encouraging companies to do business in Thailand, especially franchises. Trade fair promoting Thai-US business will run from May 30 to June 2 at Central World.
Thai Durian Pizza: Chinese love it
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2013
» The smelly king of fruits is the Shanghai talk of the town. A popular downtown restaurant added it to pizza & it became an instant hit with rich Chinese.
DTAC expands to Myanmar?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2013
» DTAC's Norwegian parent company aims to cover 75% or more of Myanmar with mobile phone coverage in 5 years.
3G finally here, but too slow
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2013
» Some 3G packages even slower than old 2G. Flood of complaints on slow 3G speed. NBTC consumer protection panel to push for action.
Thai factories moving to Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» For years Europe stopped textile & garment exports from Myanmar. Now with democratic change, Europe will give Myanmar textiles a tariff advantage.
Rising baht: Dollar borrowing by Thai banks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» Interest rates lower in other countries, so Thai banks borrow there in dollars causing baht to rise in value making Thai exports less competitive.
The matchmaking business laid bare
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/05/2013
» Running successful internet dating & matchmaking business much more difficult than it seems. Dating expert Mrs. Kulchulee reveals her secrets.
Cheap air flights vs. fast trains: Which wins?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2013
» Costing over 2 trillion baht, high-speed rail unlikely to win customers from cheap & fast airlines. Sightseeing & some cargo, main use for trains.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/05/2013
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn & royal consort Princess Srirasmi presided over this important annual farming ceremony.