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Tolerance of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.
Japanese rice frontier of Chiang Rai
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2011
» Chiang Rai's cool climate has long allowed it to produce the special rice that Japanese people love to eat. Rice cultivation follows a strict timetable.
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.
Eternal youth for 100 year old bank
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/09/2011
» 100 years old, the Government Savings Bank is becoming young again, helping rural communities, with only 1.1% non-performing loans,
Escrow accounts to protect homebuyers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2011
» Escrow for real estate purchases now available. Escrow law to protect homebuyers took effect in 2008 but banks still don't offer service.
Flood-zone home prices?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2011
» Flood area property values likely to drop. Flood safe areas (Srinakarin, Bang Na, Rama IX) & condos more attractive.
Govt vs. Bank of Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2012
» Politicians dump 1997 crisis debt on banking sector with tax on bank deposits (govt banks exempt) law made in cabinet, not parliament.
Aggressive investment when young
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2012
» Started with gift money, now holds stock portfolio worth 1 million baht at age 25, aims to raise value to 10 million in five years
Banks offering low-rate mortgages to flood victims
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2012
» Banks are offering special mortgage rates for customers in flood-hit areas as they begin to implement the central bank's soft-loan programme.
Stock movers: KBANK, PICO, PTT
Published on 11/06/2012
» Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Thailand trading on Monday. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the 4.30pm close.