Showing 1 - 10 of 151
Practically employed
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 11/02/2013
» Narudon Meeprasert seems like any ordinary 21-year-old vocational school student. But unlike the others, he attends lessons in a pair of jeans, a polo shirt and sneakers. Also, he can make a living by attending classes where he finds neither blackboards nor professors.
Dirty business thrives
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/02/2013
» 'Reduce, reuse, recycle" are three fancy words that businesses recite, but very few end up adding any value by putting these mere words into practice. But Bua Khaw Pig Farm is one of the few.
Germany's green guru touts feed-in tariffs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/02/2013
» Both the government and the financial sector have a bigger role to play in Thailand's shift to renewable energy, says a German politician and energy policy expert.
Natural Warrior
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/03/2013
» Research normally has a long shelf life in Thailand, if not forever. This is unsurprising in a country that spends trifling amounts on "research and non-development".
Test-tube insurance
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 17/12/2012
» Thirty years ago, medical science mesmerised the world with the first test-tube baby, born through a process called in vitro fertilisation (IVF). At that stage, however, technology had not advanced far enough to prevent birth defects in IVF babies.
Ambassador: China bullish on Thai ties
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 19/12/2012
» The Chinese ambassador says his country views Thailand as an Asean logistics hub, as evidenced by continued firm commitments from Chinese construction giants to bid for the high-speed train project.
French firm cautions Thailand of shortage
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 08/02/2013
» Thailand faces an imminent shortage of engineers, so the government needs to invest to transform the education system and make science more attractive to children.
FTI begs Yingluck for help
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 18/12/2012
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra asking for help after the Labour Ministry decided not to extend the nationality verification deadline from Dec 14 for migrant workers.
New homes drive tile growth
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/12/2012
» Siam Fibre Cement, the leading manufacturer of fibre cement roof tiles, projects revenue growth of 10% next year from nearly 9 billion baht this year thanks to more new homes in the market.
Government urged to put faith in renewable energy
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/12/2012
» Although national policy stipulates an increase of renewable energy to 25% of energy use by 2025, the type of energy to promote is up for debate.