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China to the rescue with Mekong water release
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2016
» Thai farmers to benefit from China's release of water from dam on Mekong River to help drought-stricken farmlands along river.
China slowdown effect on Thailand until 2017
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2016
» Slow growth in China reduces Thailand & Asia's growth, but govt's 20 planned infrastructure projects could boost Thai economy.
Fried scorpion anyone?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2016
» Scorpions (popular as health food & manliness-enhancer in China) latest alternative to farming rice during long drought in Thailand.
DNA rice breakthrough: Second green revolution awaits
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/02/2016
» Turbocharged with DNA technology rice should soon be resistant to floods, droughts as well as providing higher yields per rice field.
Sugar output falls, prices rise as drought shrivels crops
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2016
» Drought will lead to less sugar production this year in Thailand but sugar output projected to increase over next five years as farmers move to sugar cane farming which is more attractive than other crops.
Economic stimulus: Govt spending too slow
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/02/2016
» Only about 7% of economic stimulus spending to get economy moving again has been spent. Bank loans most efficient. Money not spent within deadline to be returned to central budget.
Cheaper electricity from cheaper oil?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2016
» Electricity prices will not fall soon due to: 1. a weaker baht and 2. renewable energy subsidies. Learn how these two factors work their way into your monthly electricity bill.
Thailand's Drought: Time to conserve water is now
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/12/2015
» People in & around Bangkok must find new ways to save water (water conservation) from now until May. Water shortages from the ongoing drought are a real possibility.
Drought: Crop-switching difficult for farmers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2016
» If all farmers plant vegetables that use less water (cucumbers, bitter gourd) than prices low plus big rice investments already made, so govt drought policies difficult to implement.
Drought to last till 2017: prepare for water shortages
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/10/2015
» People living in Chao Phraya River basin in Bangkok & irrigated rice areas should prepare for drought crisis lasting until 2017 & store water for dry season. Price of Thai rice may jump soon.