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Bye Bye Bangkok Stonehenge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/02/2013
» Failed solution to Bangkok traffic problem, eyesore reminder of wasted money & corrupt politicians, finally immortalized as street art.
Flood-zone home prices?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2011
» Flood area property values likely to drop. Flood safe areas (Srinakarin, Bang Na, Rama IX) & condos more attractive.
Pay with mobile phone
Published on 02/09/2011
» Long lines at banks and stores will soon disappear with the new NFC mobile payments technology.
Google Thailand opens for business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/08/2011
» Aims to increase online advertising spending and increase Thai content, opens new chapter for Thailand's internet industry.
Fitness sales practices now regulated
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2011
» Fitness center contracts and sales practices, a source of heavy complaints for years, are now regulated by Thailand's consumer protection agency.
Government budget makeover
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2011
» To meet campaign promises spending will rise to 60 billion baht and corporate income taxes fall to 20% from 30%.
Plastics market in flux
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2011
» China's chemical consumption causes big price changes and market slump. SCG chemicals diversifies with microwaveable plastics.
Decentralise to save Southern Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2011
» Savage beheadings, car bombs and attacks on monks, all driven by an "endless cycle of revenge," must end.
Free condoms at gay nightspots
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/04/2011
» 30% of the 10,097 new HIV cases expected this year will be gay men, Condom Points at nightspots will hand out free condoms.
Rural campaign against cervical cancer
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/02/2011
» Small health clinics in remote areas can catch some diseases like cervical cancer early before they are life-threatening.