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Virabongsa as central bank chairman: Conflict ahead?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2012
» Appointment of economist pushing for big changes (monetary policy, foreign reserves, sovereign wealth fund) may lead to conflicts.
The economics of election campaign posters
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/06/2011
» With only weeks to go before the elections and campaigns swinging into full gear, business is great for small printers.
Economic growth forecasts down
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2011
» Negative Tsunami effect, oil prices and inflation picking up pace, improved automobile, electronic exports and tourism may push growth up at end of year.
Life during the floods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2011
» Life passing by during Thailand's great flood in a prose poem reminiscent of Walt Whitman by journalist Kultida Samabuddhi.
Gambling addiction: When you just can't stop
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/06/2012
» Gambling becomes sickness when thrill of winning or losing is so great, you can't stop, even if you lose everything.
Cargo can't get to factories
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2011
» Thousands of containers stuck at ports & can't reach factories, running up fees at customs, port. Bank credit running out.
Footwear industry strategy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/05/2011
» China faces environmental and dumping problems, so Thailand has high potential as a center for high-end footwear production.
Migrant workers: System doesn't work
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2013
» Current system for migrant worker health & passports has failed, punishing rather than helping, workers then leave system & become illegal again.
Missing Brit found: Don't worry mom & Dad
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/12/2015
» When Jordan, 21, failed to update his Facebook page for several days & appeared to be in danger, his family back in the UK panicked. International media & social media came to the rescue.
Capital inflow: Stock & real estate bubble?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2013
» As foreign investment money flows into Thailand, fears of speculation, high stock & real estate prices & burst bubbles worry experts.