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Labour justice
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/07/2011
» Will better wages and benefits for labour really lead to lost export competitiveness, bankruptcy and a flood of cheap immigrant labour?
When humans and elephants fight
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/08/2011
» If a wildlife sanctuary is too small, elephants stray into villages in search of food and damage croplands of farmers.
State officials altered land records
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2011
» Illegal transfer of land reform and forest reserve land to private ownership used politicians and village headmen. Land even sold over the internet.
Poor kids in best schools?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2011
» Big payments to get into top schools may be illegal, but a system to get around the rules has been created.
Thai-Vietnam rice summit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/09/2011
» Thai rice prices set to rise from $550 to $800 a tonne. Vietnam's exports skyrocketing. India's rice $150 cheaper after lifting rice export ban.
Why invest in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2011
» Investor confidence is essential to attract investment. Many investors have had second thoughts after recent policy changes.
A bittersweet relationship
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2011
» The Bangkok of Thailand and Finance Ministry, a husband & wife who should keep their arguments private, Dr Puey Ungphakorn once reflected.
Heads to roll at Channel 11?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2011
» Politically motivated removal of staff at media outlets may be unconstitutional. The public interest more important than personal interest of politicians?
Truth & the floods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2011
» The mighty river & its floodwaters makes it difficult for politicians to maintain a good image with lies.
Flood solution: Plans & coordination
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/10/2011
» People acting alone without long-term plans, building houses & factories on floodplains & then floodwalls to protect them, leads to disaster.