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4G delay looms with threat of TOT labour union lawsuit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/10/2015
» TOT may be allowed to develop a 4G network to avoid lawsuit by TOT & labour union. TOT currently operates 3G broadband with only 100,000 subscribers.
Moving bus stations outside of town: For the people or profit?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2015
» In Khon Kaen, bus terminal moved outside of city making life more difficult for students & workers entering city to work. Old station to be sold for profit, locals fear & suspect.
Who did it & why? Too early to rule out any motive
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/08/2015
» Was it a red shirt faction? Uighurs seeking revenge? Southern Muslim insurgents? the Islamic State (IS) ? Assessment & ranking by experts, as well as daily recap of events.
What's new in business news: July 30, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2015
» Japan firms in Thailand see Thai economy improving in second-half of year, Japan starts land survey for Bangkok-Chiang Mai railway stressing safety & sudden govt rule change shuts off Cambodian border trade.
Mekong-Japan Cooperation: Dawei & Thai high-speed train backed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2015
» Thailand & Japan agreed on Saturday to develop Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar & two train lines in Thailand. Japan pledged 205 billion baht to Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam over next three years to spur region's development.
What's new in business news: June 15, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2015
» Condo owners protest against shoddy construction work, Airport Rail Link to connect Suvarnabhumi & Don Meuang airports by 2019 & TV ratings to include TV & internet with Thailand first in Asia-Pacific.
What's new in business news: June 10, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2015
» Central buys German luxury department stores, becomes third largest in Europe, Japan to finance Red Line construction & Thai-China rail joint venture financing agreement.
What's new in business news: February 24, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/02/2015
» Thai Airways to sell airplanes & change routes to cut losses, shortage of skilled & educated workers could slow down economy & govt wants to privatise Airport Rail Link.
Rail loans: China's interest rates too high
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/02/2015
» Only "underdeveloped countries" get special 2% interest rate, China says. So, for rail construction, in-country financing & possible loans from Japan to be used as well.
What's new in business news: January 29, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/01/2015
» Thai stock market value passes Malaysia & Indonesia as oil drops, Russian & European economic problems drag down tourist arrivals & Bangkok bus operator 90 billion in debt taken over by govt with efficiency improvement.