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Medical tourism: Falling oil prices & Middle East tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2016
» Weak economy has reduced flow of medical tourists to Thailand, reducing revenue at leading hospitals such as Bumgrungrad but govt has 10-year plan to promote sector.
Police reshuffle mistakes: Dead police chief transferred
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/06/2016
» 6% of promotions & demotions in error after national police chief oversees reshuffle for first time in 10 years.
High-speed rail: Property development along route needed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2016
» One-year for new development plan for high-speed rail route needed after Japanese study predicts gloomy financial prospects.
Chiang Mai gets first new-look express train
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2016
» New modern style rail carriages from China with restaurant cars & improved toilets scheduled for November at beginning of tourism season.
National drug policy: Time for a rethink
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2016
» Despite massive drug seizures & wars on drugs, drug use continues to grow, the UN & medical doctors in-the-know say time for a rethink.
High-speed rail: Most profitable half first, Japan says
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/06/2016
» Build 380-km high-speed rail line from Bangkok to Phitsanulok first, only takes three years & more profitable, says Japan.
High-speed rail: Japan's Foreign Minister visits Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2016
» Japan to help countries along Mekong river improve infrastructure & bolster development with US$7 billion over three years. High-speed rail projects underway.
Pracharath: 76 provincial enterprises to boost rural economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2016
» With focus on agricultural products, tourism & OTOP, first social enterprise already underway in Phuket & Chiang Mai, with end-of-year deadline for the rest.
Road toll soars to record 442 killed over Songkran
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2016
» Most accidents involved motorcycles (81%), drink-driving (34%), speeding (33%) & main roads (64%). Chiang Mai had most accidents.
Pesticides in fruits & vegetables: Govt quality mark fails test
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2016
» 57% of Q mark rated fruits, vegetables fail toxic chemical residue tests after samples sent to UK for testing. Expensive retailers do little better than wet markets.