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Pattaya hotel crisis: Chinese put the squeeze on
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/07/2015
» Locally-owned Pattaya hotels, without strong marketing networks & cash flow like big international chains, have deeply slashed room rates to survive: five-star, 2,200 baht, four-star 1,400 baht, lower-grade, only 800 baht.
Ex-Bangkok police chief arrives in Thailand, no criminal charges (UPDATE #2)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2015
» Now, no criminal charges await former Bangkok police chief Kamronwit. After his release from prison in Japan, he arrived back in Thailand Tuesday afternoon at 3:30pm.
Girls' Generation & K-pop hits Koh Samui beaches (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/07/2015
» World famous K-pop group chooses Koh Samui as travel destination & jets off to Thailand for bikini R&R & club-hopping on beach... without any guy friends at all.
Ex-Bangkok police chief caught with gun at Narita airport (UPDATE #6)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/06/2015
» Only CCTV video footage of Kamronwit in airport, x-ray luggage scans already erased. State security officials allegedly suspect plot to discredit Thailand's aviation safety image. Decision by Japanese authorities on whether to continue with criminal case within 20 days - Ex-Bangkok city police chief arrested at Tokyo's Narita International Airport for possession of gun & ammunition.
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 12, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/06/2015
» Baht forecast to reach 34.25 by year-end, tapioca exports surge bucking sluggish farm export trend & free flow of labour in ASEAN needs policy change.
Thailand too dependent on Chinese tourists - MasterCard
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2015
» Thailand attracted 4.6 million Chinese visitors in 2014 & predicts 40% growth this year but, along with Singapore, vulnerable to revenue hits from over-dependence on China.
Malaysia 6.0 quake injures tourists, strands climbers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/06/2015
» Hundreds of tourists rescued from Mt Kinabalu on island of Borneo after 6.0 earthquake. Top of mountain (donkey ears) broke off. Speculation that quake due to revenge by mountain spirits against foreigners taking nude selfies.
What's new in business news: May 25, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2015
» China backs 5,300km South American railway, Thailand to end 'open sky' policy & restrict number of incoming flights & inheritance law passed.
What's new in business news: May 22, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2015
» Japan unveils $110bn in Asian infrastructure funding, action against Bangkok Tuk-tuk & gem scams targeting tourists & China meets with govt over jet ski & motorcycle tourist scams on Koh Samui & Phangan.