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The Coup: Fire on Chiang Mai movie set (photo update)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/11/2013
» As Hollywood film shot in Lampang, film set explodes, star Owen Wilson barely escapes flames, seen driving off in BMW to Chiang Mai.
What's new in business news: October 7, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2013
» Half of Thais now on internet, Volleyball triumph attracts brands & motorcycle sales fall with economic downturn.
Landing mishap not a surprise
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/09/2013
» Thai Airways International (THAI) said Wednesday it had encountered problems with landing gear on its Airbus A330-300 fleet prior to Sunday night's landing mishap.
Web use passes TV in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/06/2013
» Thais use web 16 hours a week & TV 10 hours, web 49% vs. TV 36%, but TV 69% of ad spending, web only 3%.
Luxury car guys caught
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2013
» Two importers caught at coffee house when cars caught on fire. 548 luxury cars (Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentleys) part of customs tax evasion scam .
2000 hidden luxury cars
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2013
» 2000 luxury cars smuggled into Thailand stored in private dangerous goods zone at Laem Chabang port. 90% of luxury cars imported illegally, source claims.
Used car prices collapse
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2013
» Used cars usually retain value at 30% of new price. Likely drop to 50% of new car price with govt 1st car scheme flood of new cars.
China's rubber ducks: Tanks into ducks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2013
» 1989's "tank man" reborn as "rubber duck" man in 2013 on the internet but Chinese govt may not like so he was deleted.
Lamborghini smuggling scam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/06/2013
» Govt officials appear to be involved in complicated web of fraud & tax evasion. License plates of Labour Minister's son on car but plates already cancelled.
US food industry seeks opportunities in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2013
» US govt encouraging companies to do business in Thailand, especially franchises. Trade fair promoting Thai-US business will run from May 30 to June 2 at Central World.