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China's growth edges up but 2016 weakest year since 1990
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» As China's economy slows, fears of President Trump tariffs loom, debt increased to stimulate economy & privatization of state enterprises planned.
Fingerprint banking: How not to lose one million baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/08/2016
» After fake customer withdrew 986,700 baht from Ayutthaya businessman's bank account instead of making online payment, fingerprint app solution proposed.
Caring for older parents: 33% of household income
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/05/2016
» As Thailand's working-age population falls, caring for ageing & sick parents big issue. Rural areas easier to look after older people.
Wild chase after hit-and-run in Pattaya
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/04/2016
» Car hits & drags motorcyclist along road then speeds away, black Mazda chases car down, crowd surrounds car & police arrive & charge driver with hit-and-run & drink-driving.
Thailand's export challenge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2015
» Fall in exports (70% of Thailand's GDP) due to problems in Thai economy & global economy. China's economic slowdown & currency wars are big worries.
Thailand's troubling gun murders
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/08/2015
» With murder rate equal to US & three times Cambodia, Thailand's 6.1 million registered firearms used in never-ending stream of murder cases with loss-of-face & business disputes two main motives.
Miracle or not? Fortune-teller & amulet monk under fire
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2015
» Famous fortune-teller Mor Luck shares photo of monk miraculously parting sea on social media but is immediately ridiculed, conman turned monk in Maha Sarakham arrested for fraud.
Fishermen are professionals too (part 2)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2015
» Fishermen's families are constantly busy. When the sea is quiet & tides are low, boys & girls will go out with smaller nets, attach one end to a wooden pole & drag the net against the current to catch small fish for dinner.
What's new in business news: May 29, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2015
» Many digital TV channels at risk of failure, Moody's says Thai govt financial position very strong & Thailand's hungry cut by half since 1996.
Thai household debt biggest drag on economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2015
» As debt shot to 60% to 85% of national income over past five years, many struggle to pay interest on loans. Hopes on billions in govt spending to jumpstart economy.