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The villagers who could
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 07/12/2013
» In the space of just a couple of years, the villagers of Ban Sap Phut in Phetchabun have shown others how to turn their lives around by employing a sustainability lifestyle encouraged by academics, private companies and their own desire to break out of a lifestyle of abject poverty.
Carabao Dang aims for Asean supremacy
Business, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 25/10/2013
» Carabao Tawandang, the manufacturer of Carabao Dang energy drink, has set an ambitious goal to become No.1 in Asean in five years.
Amlo probe finds B60m bank transfer by co-op exec
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 22/09/2013
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has uncovered evidence of 60 million baht being transferred out of the bank account of a Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative executive, a source at the agency said.
Teaching himself a lesson
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 21/09/2013
» Almost 10 years ago, Payung Sakdasawit was at a career crossroads as he had to choose between a teaching job which he cherished and a new opportunity which would turn him into a successful businessman later in life.
Government intent on sapping will of rubber demonstrators
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 06/09/2013
» The government's tough stance on demands for a rubber price guarantee from southern rubber farmers stems from a belief it can win by adopting a divide-and-rule tactic.
One day, three countries
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 14/09/2013
» Years ago, the only thing missing that would have made road travel possible from Thailand to Vietnam through Laos in one day was a bridge. Now, the third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is an established reality and so is the trip across the three countries that can be covered from dawn to dusk.
Families just a click away
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 10/08/2013
» Technology in the form of advanced communications has been one of the biggest boons to families forced to stay apart for lengthy periods, something that Patchara and Wichuda Ae-rawat, who look after their children from afar, know only too well.
Chai draws a fine line
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 18/05/2013
» A towering figure in comic journalism, Chai Rachawat has for decades amused readers with the wit and jabbing satire of the endearing characters in the Phuyai Ma Kab Thung Ma Mern cartoon in the mass circulation Thai Rath daily. The cartoonist's recent "evil woman" remark on his Facebook page has upset Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against him. In an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post, Chai Rachawat, whose real name is Somchai Katanyutanan, speaks for the first time since the controversy broke. He stands by his remarks and says he has no regrets.
Ready for anything
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 22/06/2013
» With a long and very distinguished career in public service and politics behind him, Krasae Chanawongse will not let his advanced age deter him from continuing to work for the public good. At the age of 80, he is still vigorous, active and is always determined to take on new challenges.
Playing to beat the blues
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 04/05/2013
» Sipping coffee in a small music shop near the Prasae intersection in Rayong's Klaeng district, one of the things that becomes noticeable is the visitors' focus on more than just a dark brew and the walls of guitars.