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Stealing skilled construction workers from other companies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2013
» Big money govt megaprojects lead to shortage of skilled workers & "headhunting" (stealing skilled workers from other companies)..
Winning the fight against malaria
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.
Medical tourism: Looking ahead to 2015
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.
Foreign Direct Investment: Charting the future
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.
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
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.
Poisonous floodwater animals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/10/2011
» With floods come poisonous snakes, insects & even crocodiles. In this watery world, humans must be very careful.
Commerce Minister "personally" doesn't like it
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/10/2011
» 70% complete with 4 years of planning, the privatisation of SET & integration into global markets faces a sudden end.
Asean labour market for IT professionals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2011
» The borders between Asean countries will begin to disappear for skilled computer workers starting in 2015.
Gold's popularity skyrockets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2011
» Gold prices continue moving up and up with no end in sight due to continuing problems in US and European economies.
Economic growth forecasts down
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2011
» Negative Tsunami effect, oil prices and inflation picking up pace, improved automobile, electronic exports and tourism may push growth up at end of year.