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Towering in Thailand: Pace chief reflects on his firm's ascent
Business, Published on 09/05/2016
» When Sorapoj Techakraisri, chief executive of Pace Development, first struck out on his own in real estate, he didn't expect to make it this far.
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Retail: Central buys Danish department store
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2013
» Ilum, a unique & famous department store in Denmark with a 120-year-old building on the main shopping street in Copenhagen, part of Central's overseas investment strategy.
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What's new in business news: February 11, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2014
» Missing rice in govt warehouses & fire at Lop Buri warehouse, Central Business District land surges in value & airports continue expansion.
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Serving two worlds
Asia focus, Published on 23/03/2020
» Doanh Chau has a big plan for Vietnam, the country where he began his life, even though he has not lived there for decades.
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Superrich digitising with fintech company
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/02/2017
» Superrich International Exchange (1965) Co, a leading local money changer, is dipping its toe into the burgeoning financial technology (fintech) sector. It is looking to set up a new company to digitise its services, a move that could disrupt the traditional foreign exchange business.
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Developing a credit record as a freelancer
Business, Published on 06/10/2014
» nnn I borrowed a student loan and will graduate this year. I will have a grace period on the loan for two years after graduation. I have a freelance job that provides mostly steady income every month and I think I will keep it. My pay goes into a savings account without withholding tax, which could cause me difficulty in getting loan approval in the future, as there is no firm evidence of my income. Over the next two years I plan to buy a car or a condo near my workplace, but I'm concerned about how to make the bank believe I can repay debt since I'm a freelancer. Should I start paying off the student loan now to create a good credit profile? Does the bank take payments into account when it comes to housing or car loan approvals, especially for freelancers? Can I start paying off my student loan ahead of the specified date?
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Seeking a happy ending for the planet
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 02/05/2018
» People watch movies for different reasons. Some favour happy endings, while others seek mindless diversion.
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City to rezone nightspots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to revise zoning for night entertainment venues.
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Our top 10 stories in a year that will be hard to forget
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» Over the past year 'Spectrum' has reported a wide range of issues to give readers valuable insights. Our reporter ambushed the monk who helped Leicester City to their shock English Premier League title to get an exclusive. Another reporter blended in with Chinese yuppies in the new business district of Bangkok to find out why they decided to migrate to Thailand. Two reporters did a series of stories on the Tiger Temple by hanging out with the veterinarian, monks and national park officers to listen to all sides. We were determined to find the truth. Last month we also went up to Chiang Mai to talk to Hmong girls wrongly accused of stealing a British tourist's watch. Here are the top 10 stories in another exciting year of reporting.
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Old-style market gets new face
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/09/2012
» Bangkok's famous flower market near the Chao Phraya river will get a new look to make it modern & attract tourists.
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