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FTI focusing on productivity
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/12/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is joining hands with leading local startups to boost small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) productivity through the use of technology and online marketplaces.
UHG reveals blueprint for 5 hotels in 3 years
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 25/12/2018
» UHG, a local hotel chain formally known as Urban Hospitality Group, plans to invest in five new hotels in Bangkok worth 3 billion baht over the next three years to capitalise on the young tourist market.
NSF falls extremely short of 1m member target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2018
» The National Savings Fund (NSF), a voluntary pension fund for self-employed workers, managed to add a mere 60,000 new members this year, for a total of 600,000, short of its target of 1 million.
Rural Thai exemplar
News, Postbag, Published on 25/12/2018
» In your Dec 24 editorial "Xmas spirit a Thai virtue" we read, "The Christmas spirit may have foreign roots, but it is a positive reinforcement of most Thais' tolerance and respect for others."
Not all grass is greener
News, Published on 25/12/2018
» Some time in the next few months -- and possibly sooner than later -- laws will be signed and promulgated to allow the production and sale of marijuana for medical purposes. There is far more speculation than hard facts about what will then occur. There is proper optimism that supervised use of cannabis in certain cases will ease or even cure patients' problems. But the government seems blithely unprepared and unconcerned about what will happen next.
E&P round 21 likely after general election
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/12/2018
» Round 21 of the country's petroleum exploration and production (E&P) is scheduled to open soon after the government completes the new bids for the Erawan and Bongkot gas fields by next February, says the Mineral Fuels Department.
IVL buys PET recycling plant
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2018
» SET-listed Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), a leading manufacturer of polyester and plastic packaging material, has entered into an acquisition agreement for a PET recycling facility from Custom Polymers PET in Alabama, the US.
Joy to the world of music
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/12/2018
» It's been a busy year for "World Music" fans. There have been some fabulous new releases from artists across the globe, and compilations of music that might easily have gone unnoticed. But while we are celebrating new music and golden hits from the past, some musical giants have left us for the great stage in the sky.
Thailand's economic goals as Asean chair
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 25/12/2018
» After nearly five years of painstakingly building up diplomatic and economic resilience under military rule, Thailand is embarking on an important mission as the chair of Asean throughout 2019. The stakes are extremely high, judging from the economic agenda set forth by the government.
Fit for a king
Life, Published on 25/12/2018
» To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the birth of King Rama VII (King Prajadhipok) on Nov 8 this year, Boon Rawd Brewery Company has released the book Glorious King Prajadhipok, aimed at promoting awareness of the king's work and contributions to the country.