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Restructuring the State Railway of Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2010
» Thailand's railways are a quaint trip back into the past but changing them for modern commerce will take a thorough restructuring.
Pattaya gets a facelift
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/08/2011
» Sex for sale paradise is the image Pattaya wants to shed. 10-year master plan focuses on islands nearby, green tourism routes, beaches and public utilities.
Suvarnabhumi: Tourist arrivals falling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Cancellations & falling bookings for trips to Thailand due to fear but Suvarnabhumi protected. Flood-free destinations promoted.
Canals of Bangkok's past: Where did they go?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/11/2011
» When the canals died, the flooding once briefly endured, became a monster out of control.
Hide the government debt? (like Greece)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2012
» Heed central bank & international financial markets warns outgoing Finance Minister Thirachai (former central banker & securities regulator).
State Railway: Land rich but loses money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» State enterprise with worst financial performance finally reports on assets, liabilities & losses. Essential step in restructuring for efficiency.
Thai women pilots
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2012
» 22 years after the first Thai woman co-pilot still only 30 to 40 female pilots (none at Thai Airways) & only 4 full pilots.
Suvarnabhumi: Fall in world airport rankings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2012
» With overcrowding, take-off & landing delays & long lines, Suvarnabhumi falls to 25th globally from 13th.
Suvarnabhumi: New runway by 2018
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2012
» With repeated problems handling airplanes & passengers, several expansion projects have started to make Bangkoks' international airport larger.
Competitiveness: Research & investment, not handouts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2012
» Investment only 15% of govt budget (target 25%). Research to improve rice yields, health & service sectors needed to stop decline.