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Renegade Uber ready for rules
Business, Bob James, Published on 20/07/2015
» Tasked with fighting back attacks from governments across Southeast Asia, Chan Park, regional manager for Uber Technologies, has a message that might surprise many of the regulators trying to put the ride-sharing company out of business: "We want to be regulated."
Rise of the patrician farmer
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2014
» People recognise Korn Chatikavanij as a successful investment banker-turned-politician who was once the country's finance minister. Today he has a new role: owner of a non-profit packaged organic rice manufacturing company.
Set stalls despite high turnover, global optimism
Business, Published on 10/11/2014
» Recap: US and European markets surged last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new high, buoyed by signals from the European Central Bank (ECB) signal that it stands ready to introduce more economic stimulus measures if necessary.
More farmers ready to push for money from govt
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2014
» More farmers have left their paddy fields and boarded buses and trains to join their colleagues in Bangkok for a rally against the caretaker government.
Govt rice losses: 130 billion baht, not 34 bil
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2013
» Low estimate didn't include market value of unsold rice in storage. Rice is perishable & falls in value so market value is real value (mark-to-market).
Stock exchange: Punishing share price manipulators
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» Criminal laws exist but not enforced so first step: quick fines & warning to protect public, then criminal penalties for repeat offenders.
Pantip Plaza says goodbye to pirated movies & software
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2013
» With tablet computers & mobile phones replacing notebooks & desktops, Pantip moves to change image & reposition itself in the minds of shoppers.
Government control over central bank?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2013
» Will long-term inflation control goals of central bank bow to govt belief that cutting rates will help weaken baht & exports?
ADB: Govt rice policy disrupts world rice markets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2012
» Better to invest in R&D to cope with climate change & cooperate to build Asean rice reserve.
Rice policy: Lucky so far
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/08/2012
» Govt rice policy has improved livelihoods this year but prices far above market & losses likely if bet on rising prices lost, warehouses full plus rice quality issues.