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Central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Elected govts push for short-term growth to impress voters, but central banks have long-term responsibilities for economic stability.
Flood prevention: Big money construction projects?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2012
» Large expensive construction projects the government focus, rather than using Bangkok's extensive ancient canals that already exist.
From floods to drought
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2012
» Thailand seesaws from too much water in Bangkok to too little in farming areas like Nan that need water for crops.
Flood prevention: Running out of time
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2012
» Delays dredging canals & irrigation repairs, public hearings on farmer compensation for water retention, all make 3 month deadline difficult.
Soi dogs' best friends
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2012
» Retired UK couple set up organisation to save soi dogs from having too many pups ... and also to save them from Vietnamese dinner tables.
High dam water levels: Flood risk
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» With rainy season arriving in May, high dam water levels could lead to flood repeat.
No to creative flood recovery financing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/11/2011
» Central bank rejects idea of swapping safe US T Bills for govt bonds in foreign exchange reserves. Better govt borrows locally at low long-term rates.
Animal flood rescue
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/11/2011
» Marooned on the couch with bowl of dogfood, floating over the sea of floodwaters in a plastic basin, these poor hungry dogs are the lucky ones, alive & ready to be rescued.
Super-express floodway
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2011
» A 200km super canal to drain runoff from the natural canals around Bangkok into the sea, handling 1.6 billion cubic metres of water at 6,000 cu/m per second.
Poisonous floodwater animals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/10/2011
» With floods come poisonous snakes, insects & even crocodiles. In this watery world, humans must be very careful.