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Property development vs. construction
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2012
» Young businessman with quickly growing business explains his move into property development despite construction's greater profitability.
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.
Countdown to minimum wage hike
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2012
» Such a huge jump in the minimum wage has never happened before & many are worried what will happen.
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.
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.
Crocodiles in the flood waters
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2011
» Tame farm crocodiles are actually afraid of people, but in the wild they are known for striking before their victim can react.