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What's new in business news: August 6, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/08/2015
» Isan hotel sues guest over ghost-sighting posted to Facebook, central bank keeps policy interest rate unchanged with weak baht helping economy & many biomass plants better strategy than one big coal-fired power plant.
Art of weaving & singing: Tai Lue in northern Thailand (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/07/2015
» Chiang Rai is full of ethnic diversity, including the Tai Lue people, known for their weaving and traditional clothing.
Mekong-Japan Cooperation: Dawei & Thai high-speed train backed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2015
» Thailand & Japan agreed on Saturday to develop Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar & two train lines in Thailand. Japan pledged 205 billion baht to Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam over next three years to spur region's development.
Fake police & army: Watch out
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/07/2015
» Grilled chicken seller in Ratchaburi puts on fake army captain uniform and starts collecting inspection fees from local radio stations & for 6 years fake police colonel travels around southern Thailand ripping off temples with fake merit-making ceremonies.
What's new in business news: June 24, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/06/2015
» Decades-old frozen meat seized in China food scandal, gaming in Thailand and SE Asia seeing rapid growth & Thai AirAsia gains new Asian routes.
Dog meat festival in China: Dog rescue (photos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2015
» Most meat dogs in China are stolen pets & strays & eating dog is unusual in most parts of China which has a growing animal rights movement among the 30 million households that keep dogs as pets.
Friendship bridge fuels drug trafficking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2015
» While the opening of the first Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge last month may bring long-awaited economic benefits, it has also raised concerns over the risk of increased drug trafficking along the route.
What's new in business news: June 10, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2015
» Central buys German luxury department stores, becomes third largest in Europe, Japan to finance Red Line construction & Thai-China rail joint venture financing agreement.
Farmers are skilled professionals too (part 1)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2015
» If we look closely at what farmers do, they are really skilled professionals in their own right, preferring to grow many diverse crops together to lower risk & with a daily routine that ensures fields are productive both in short & long term.
Elfies = Elephant Seflies: New social media trend
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2015
» When an elephant takes a selfie, it is called an elfie. Just trick the elephant into thinking your camera is food to get one.