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Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2016
» Weak economy has reduced flow of medical tourists to Thailand, reducing revenue at leading hospitals such as Bumgrungrad but govt has 10-year plan to promote sector.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/02/2014
» India rice exports climb to record high, pledged rice stocks damaged by floods, fire & valentines gifts for lovers, digital & cheap.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2014
» Default risk & cost of govt borrowing begin to rise after two months of protests to erase Shinawatra family political influence.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2013
» Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates to offset risks to economy, Mobile chat app popularity cuts into voice profits & with double taxation on foreign investments Thai firms don't bring profits home.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2013
» Big money govt megaprojects lead to shortage of skilled workers & "headhunting" (stealing skilled workers from other companies)..
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2012
» Malaria wonder drug cut malaria on Thai-Myanmar border by 90%. Stopping growing resistance to drug is goal of WHO & US-funded research project.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2012
» Thailand leads Asean with 1.4 million foreign patients but Asian Economic Community in 2015 means changes in medical education & maybe importing nurses.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2012
» Years of political conflict and recent floods may be cause of reduced foreign investment in Thai economy. Electronics at 25% is important sector to watch.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/10/2011
» With floods come poisonous snakes, insects & even crocodiles. In this watery world, humans must be very careful.