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Kidney patients face big bills or death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/07/2017
» Dialysis keeps people with kidney disease living, without it they will die, but the govt needs to "settle debts".
Is Thailand's new welfare state financially sustainable?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2017
» Greying Thailand is taking better care of its people but costs are rising & sustainability is becoming a bigger issue.
China-Thai railway deal: Really better than Yingluck's?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2017
» Rail project really aims to please China & breaks laws created to give Thai public control over government spending & projects.
฿2.3 billion on wheels: Military spending rising
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2017
» Military secretly planned weapon purchases for over a year. Did not tell public until May when contract was signed. Public not allowed to participate in long-term spending decisions.
University research: R&D money to boost competitiveness
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/06/2017
» Stimulating research in areas of food, agriculture, healthcare, biomedical & biotech; AI, robotics & creative economy, aim of new govt program & funding.
Educational inequality in Thailand: The challenge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2017
» As long as focus is on smartest students in a few select schools, educational inequality & low test scores for the country overall will be the result.
Monk played stock market with failed credit union funds?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/03/2017
» Monks cannot even touch money according to ancient rules. Latest news has monks speculating on stock market with funds from failed credit union using lay nominees.
Ageing & the economy: Act now says former central bank chief
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2017
» From labour shortages to retirement savings to school closures, now is the time to start planning for a Thailand with many older people and fewer young people which is coming soon.
Stealing hotel paintings: Thai official arrested in Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2017
» After paintings in hallway went missing, CCTV footage revealed Commerce Ministry deputy director general as thief.
Chuvit's new TV show: 'Hitting right in the face'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» From massage parlour tycoon to high profile member of parliament exposing police corruption to prisoner to talk show host, Chuvit never ever stops.