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Thai-China rail project: Korat in just 77 minutes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/07/2017
» Railway to Nakhon Ratchasima will cost 535 baht & is key first step in future railway projects with China.
Thai over-stayers in Korea on the rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2017
» More & more Thais are flying to Korea on a tour & then not coming back, choosing to illegally work in Korea instead. Thai & Korean govts trying to solve this problem.
Thai rice exports falling on greater Vietnam competition
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2017
» Oversupply of rice in global markets & competition from Vietnam means sluggish rice prices this year, but premium Jasmine rice may be a bright spot.
Goodbye police checkpoints, hello cameras & mobile cops
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2017
» Each police station to send out mobile police officers with cameras to take photos of traffic violators & then will issue tickets from police station.
Strong currency adding to economic woes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/10/2016
» Strong baht may hurt exports just as signs of recovery appearing. Rise of Vietnam & Philippines makes competitiveness a needed focus.
Online loan refinancing: Korn backs financial tech start-up
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2016
» Korn Chatikavanij, former Finance Minister & investment banker, returns to financial sector with online refinancing company.
New road to link China & Thailand via Nan & Luang Prabang
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2016
» New road to cut travel time & build strong link between southern China & Asean states of Thailand, Laos & Vietnam.
Gene drives: Next malaria weapon says Gates
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2016
» If mosquitoes don't get malaria, then humans won't. Edit mosquito DNA for malaria resistance then pass it on to 100% of offspring via "gene drive".
Thai-Chinese railway: Joint investment with China better, maybe
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/03/2016
» Double-track freight railway & motorways better investments. Govt could lose money on railway without co-investor & without passengers transiting to and from China on shortened route.
What just happened to education in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/03/2016
» Something big happened to the Thai education system this week. Today's editorial provides historical context to help you understand the change.