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Serving two worlds
Asia focus, Published on 23/03/2020
» Doanh Chau has a big plan for Vietnam, the country where he began his life, even though he has not lived there for decades.
Looks like justice, but isn't
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/08/2011
» Village poisoned by lead mine wins legal case but after decades gets nothing. A microcosm of bigger problems.
Solar power in Ayutthaya
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2011
» The first 3 megawatt electricity generating solar farm of a 100 megawatt project is now operating and selling electricity. Wind power and biomass are next.
Clean coal, low pollution future?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2011
» A new energy generation technology turns coal into gas and ensures cleaner emissions but is 50% more expensive. However, global warming concerns may soon lower costs.
Tree-friendly architecture
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2011
» With the right architect and building design, trees and nature can make life in and around a building more enjoyable.
Be skinny and white!
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2011
» The "skinny and white" ideal pushed by ad agencies and Thai Airways is a health hazard and discriminates against many regions in the country.
Rice food products
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2011
» Developing innovative new products using Thailand's No. 1 crop export, an ideal way to add value to the Thai economy.
Food sanitation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2011
» Food carts are convenient and cheap, and also safe if sanitation regulations are regularly enforced.
US Environmental Protection Agency to share know-how
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2011
» Concrete steps to make Map Ta Phut liveable and ensure safe limits on industrial expansion may be realized soon.
Bioplastics public-private venture
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/12/2010
» Just when Map Ta Phut pollution seems to spell the end of heavy industry in Thailand, environmentally friendly bioplastics may resuscitate the industry.