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Philippine workers: Thailand popular destination
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2017
» Five times as many skilled Filipinos working in Thailand than any other ASEAN country. New border registration set to reduce illegal workers from neighboring countries.
Lao tax on border trade: 70-80% fall in trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2016
» Surprise new border tax by Lao govt cuts border trade by 70-80%. Personal effects greater than $50 also taxed.
Angel doll craze: Marketing opportunities, mental health warnings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/01/2016
» As human-like doll craze grips Thailand, businesses grab piece of the action, mental health warnings issued & national police chief warns of drug smuggling capabilities.
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: September 26, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2014
» Billions in beach rental money tracked back to Phuket mayor, Thais overwhelmingly use mobile phones to consume media & post-coup flood of corruption & bribery complaints.
What's new in business news: July 21, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/07/2014
» Baht rises to seven-month high on investment money flowing into country, for motorists stuck on roads a new app to help them & special economic zones for border trade approved.
What's new in business news: June 24, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/06/2014
» Beware of malware on mobile phone apps, one-stop centres for migrant workers at Cambodian border & Amlo goes after money-laundering bank accounts.
What's new in business news: April 18, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2014
» New Facebook feature finds nearby friends, call to privatize THAI, 4-lane roads first after court ruling.
What's new in business news: March 12, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2014
» Court rejects 2 trillion infrastructure bill but alternative financing possible, slow China growth unlikely to affect Thai exports & work on Red Line from Bang Sue to Rangsit starts.
Chiang Khong bridge to open December 11th
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2013
» Expected to boost trade with China, the 4th Thai-Lao friendship bridge in Chiang Rai, opens next week. Boost in tourists from China also expected.