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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.
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.
Doggy Power: Korean dog cafes hit Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/03/2013
» Dog restaurant that serves people too, new business idea targets loving dog owners & their canine companions.
Koh Samui tourism boom
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2013
» New planes for Bangkok Airways means 189,000 more airline seats. Massive shopping mall at Chaweng will change face of Koh Samui.
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.
No alcohol sales in public places: Proposed law
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2012
» Sweeping new law to stop alcohol sales on sidewalks has caught the many small sidewalk restaurants of Bangkok by surprise.
Laughter yoga
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/11/2012
» 15 to 20 minutes of laughing every day keeps the doctor away. Laughing releases feel-good endorphins that keep you happy & healthy.
Fewer babies = later retirement?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/11/2012
» In Japan with less young people to support the old & a society built around work retirement age increase welcomed but in Europe met with protests.
Digital TV: 48 channels + HDTV
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/10/2012
» Change to digital TV starting next year giving viewers 48 free channels (from 6) plus 4 high definition channels.
Cat whiskers: Your cat needs them
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/05/2012
» The whiskers on a cat's face are like sensitive little fingers used to feel its way as it walks, so don't cut them off.