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UN envoy, Amnesty denounce regime tactics
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2017
» UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion & expression launches scathing attack on alleged misuse of defamation laws in Thailand.
Somdet Phra Maha Muniwong new Supreme Patriarch
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2017
» His Majesty the King has chosen a senior member of the Dhammayut monastic order & former abbot of Wat Ratchabophit to be the next Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.
The Economist: Digital workforce essential for progress
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2017
» No digital transformation for Thailand unless it overcomes its skilled tech worker shortage. Incentives & new immigration rules to attract skilled people not cash-rich companies needed.
Internet banking & the fight for mobile phone market share
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2017
» With all mobile phone operators struggling with falling profits, focus on mobile phone & internet banking for pre-paid top ups.
Budget airlines to raise domestic fares by 150 baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2017
» Surprise govt hike in jet fuel tax leads to immediate 150 baht airfare hike, making low cost airlines less competitive with buses.
The million baht crayfish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2017
» Crayfish sets price record after seafood restaurant owner becomes obsessed with unique colouring & bids 100,000, 500,000 & finally 1 million for it.
State railway: No subsidies, must break even
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2017
» State Railway must prove it can operate red line without losing money. What to do with Makkasan issue raised again.
Stealing hotel paintings: Thai official arrested in Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2017
» After paintings in hallway went missing, CCTV footage revealed Commerce Ministry deputy director general as thief.
Troubled airline, unidentified, to be grounded
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2017
» As part of plan to get red flag safety warning lifted for Thai airlines, some airlines will be grounded due to financial problems.
Bangkok dog park #2: Pet-friendly Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2017
» As Thailand becomes more & more pet friendly, Bangkok is getting more dog-friendly parks where people can relax outdoors with their dog.