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Phuket: Tunnels proposed to link Kathu and Patong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/04/2013
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) proposed on Wednesday to cut a pair of traffic tunnels through the Nark Kerb mountain to link Kathu and Patong beaches.
Retail: Central buys Danish department store
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2013
» Ilum, a unique & famous department store in Denmark with a 120-year-old building on the main shopping street in Copenhagen, part of Central's overseas investment strategy.
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.
Bangkok Bike Map
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2012
» Cyclists who are not quite brave enough for Bangkok's main streets have safer choices. A new book points the way.
Isan monks helping their communities
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/08/2011
» Development monks help their poor communities with economic and educational needs, living examples of why monks still matter.
Mekong river: New drug smuggler route
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2011
» Facing death if caught, for a measly 5,000 baht, drug mules swim across the Mekong river from Laos with loads of methamphetamines.
Government revenue from liquor taxes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2011
» Liquor taxes are a promising revenue source for future government spending. Tax increases on white spirits could reduce rural health problems and costs.
Inflation policy changing?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2011
» Long-term central bank inflation policy ensures that people's purchasing power is not eroded and exports remain competitive.
Klong Toey cooking school
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2011
» From street vendor to cooking school and cookbooks. An NGO helped her, now she helps others in need.
Avoid traffic jams with your mobile phone
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2011
» On Blackberries already, the Traffy mobile phone app allows drivers to check traffic with webcams, Google Maps and social networking sites.