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How industries gain and lose in the short-run with rising Thai baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/10/2010
» Like a gigantic tsunami wave crossing the Pacific Ocean, US dollar depreciation is causing currency appreciation in Asian currencies. A major global currency realignment is underway.
Combining two careers in one life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2010
» Architect and dance impresario Busakorn Chantaravorameth explains the hidden secrets of dance.
Thai-Burma deep sea port project
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/11/2010
» The project to connect Thailand to a deep sea port at Dawei in Burma has been in the planning stages for a long time.
Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
Flood management software
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2010
» Computer software can be used to predict floods and limit damage. A new website in Thailand shares the open source secrets of its construction.
Bus concessions and rent-seeking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2010
» Middle men with political influence profit from bus concessions without doing much, leaving consumers with inferior service and bus operators with bills higher than they should be.
Community policing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/11/2010
» Thailand's police force is a national police force, so integrating police work with more local community needs and winning cooperation requires special strategies.
Medical treatment in remote places
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/11/2010
» For specialized medical treatment doctor don't actually have to be present in a far-away village or town. Internet-based technologies allow for remote treatment.
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.
Who will payoff 1997 crisis debt?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/12/2010
» Loan defaults mushroomed in 1997 and the government has to pay it all back now, but the central bank objects that monetary policy is its rightful job.