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Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2010
» The US dollar is losing value (weakening, depreciating) while Asian currencies have been gaining value (strengthening, appreciating). This makes Asian exports more expensive which could have a negative effect on the Thai economy.
Fruit of many Bangkok street vendors may be unsafe to eat
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2010
» Health inspectors have found unacceptable levels of bacterial contamination in the fruit being sold by Bangkok street vendors. Enforcement action is being taken.
Singing in a choir is good training for musicians explains Mahidol University's choir director
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2010
» You are the musical instrument when you sing. This means that learning to sing and joining a choir provides a good foundation for mastering musical instruments.
From poverty to the lower middle class in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/09/2010
» Construction and factory work are typical paths from poverty to the lower middle class in Thailand. Economist Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput uses research findings to explain how it works.
Modern interpretation of Thai classic Manorah
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/09/2010
» Manorah is a Thai poem and dance drama dating from the Ayutthaya period of Thai history. One of the main characters in the drama is a Kinnaree, a bird-like female creature of beguiling beauty.
Impediments to income mobility in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2010
» Education and capital are the major impediments to income mobility in Thailand and some regions such as the northeast face significant barriers. Economist Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput uses research findings to explain why this is the case.
Internet Crime I
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2010
» A short passage about transnational internet crime including a vocabulary list.
Major Thai rice exporter defaults, then secretly returns as nominee in disguise?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2010
» Thailand's rice sector at times lacks transparency. Will what actually happened once again remain a mystery as it has in the past?
Isan Murals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/09/2010
» The title of the new book "The Democratic, Erotic, Moral, and Fun-Loving murals of Isan" says it all. Historian Chris Baker reviews this new book.
Irrigation project in Phitsanulok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/09/2010
» In Phitsanulok a "land consolidation" model will rearrange farms to make efficient use of irrigation water delivered via dikes and ditches.