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Mass transit: 60 million baht for your land?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2013
» To build electric trains some people will lose their land. Rumours swirl about who it will be & possible huge payoffs from govt.
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.
International Trade: Connecting Thailand & Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2013
» A special manufacturing & duty free area in Mae Sot (border trade of 30 billion baht last year) to make business connections with the new Myanmar.
Reading & education keys to better economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/10/2012
» Govt spending & handouts can increase incomes right now, but only better education & more reading will lead to lasting income increase.
High-speed trains to replace cars, trucks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/06/2012
» 82-83% of Thai transport still by roads. Shift to more efficient railway transportation for goods & passengers focus of study.
Is inflation spiraling out of control?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Higher oil prices, wages & govt handouts to ease cost of living, all pushing up production costs & goods prices. Central bank move to control likely.
Indonesian business: Learning about ASEAN
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/04/2012
» With 17,000 islands & 240 million people Indonesia's economy has grown 50% in the past seven years & an important part of the Asean Economic Community from 2015.
State Railway: Land rich but loses money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» State enterprise with worst financial performance finally reports on assets, liabilities & losses. Essential step in restructuring for efficiency.
Thai-China deals signed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/12/2011
» Historic Agreements to lessen use of US dollar in Thai-China trade & to work together on water management, energy & education.
Investment: Flood prevention & high-speed trains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2011
» Former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij explains how Chinese sovereign wealth funds & improved use of Thai savings could make these a reality.