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Learn Thai: The flood season
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/09/2012
» Today's story contains Thai/English vocabulary you are guaranteed to see again before the flood season finishes, probably more than once.
Graduation season has arrived: Big business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2013
» From rehearsal to graduation ceremony, a time for big spending on gifts, flowers, hair, make-up, clothes with everyone from Facebook showing up as guests.
Beating the heat
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/04/2013
» Outdoor workers survive the hot season in various ways, all useful to know as the Meteorological Department says the hottest day of the year has not yet arrived.
Surfing in Phuket
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2013
» Phuket's surfing season runs from May to October, small waves great for beginnners & competitions on Phuket's many beaches for more experienced surfers.
Floods: Managing dam water levels
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2012
» With the rainy season fast approaching, dam storage levels need to be cut from 80% to 45% to make room for new rain water.
Another dam controversy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2012
» Some experts say Thai dams are too full. Irrigation officials say yes, but they won’t be by the end of the dry season.
Worm export business
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/10/2013
» With the cool season coming, Isan villagers prepare to dig up worms for export to China, earning 20-30,000 baht per household.
High dam water levels: Flood risk
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» With rainy season arriving in May, high dam water levels could lead to flood repeat.
Business News Summary - 19 July, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/07/2013
» Losses on rice sales looming, farmers agree to lower prices for their rice next season & coal operation in Samut Sakhon shut down.
Graduation photography: How to make money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2013
» Successful graduation day photographer & small businessman shares experiences & tricks of trade ahead of graduation season, just ahead.