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Drop in Japan trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/03/2011
» Thailand as "the major manufacturing base for Japanese companies" relies on parts from Japan that face delays after the earthquake.
Auto production held up by Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2011
» The Japanese disaster has cost local carmakers 10,000 vehicles to date. Delay in high tech components from Japan.
The hurt remains for victims
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/04/2011
» The victims of last week's shooting rampage are receiving financial assistance and a lot of sympathy, but that will never erase the hurt they feel.
Expensive Thai rice: Who will buy it?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/07/2011
» Thai rice exporters may opt to buy from Vietnam and Cambodia if above-market farmer payments force prices up.
New idea for ridding city of floodwater
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/10/2011
» Froc explores a new idea for draining flood water as evacuation centres are prepared in nearby provinces. (Note: Most of Bangkok remains dry)
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Floods: World Bank on damage & recovery
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2011
» 660 billion baht in property loss & 700 billion in lost opportunities. Flood impact "not all negative as it would spur spending."
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.
Ford opens new Thailand plant
Published on 03/05/2012
» Ford Motor opened a new US$450 million plant in Thailand that can make 150,000 cars a year, expanding its export hub to meet rising demand in neighboring countries.
Cruzes recalled in US
Published on 23/06/2012
» General Motors Co is recalling nearly 500,000 Chevrolet Cruzes, its best-selling car model in the United States last year, to correct a problem that could lead to engine fires.