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  • BUSINESS

    Makro explores new wholesale frontier in India

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/02/2018

    » Bangkok-based Siam Makro, part of US$50-billion Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has entered the cash-and-carry wholesale business in India with the launch of LOTS Wholesale Solutions, believing that this huge new market will one day surpass its business at home.

  • THAILAND

    Park chief puts wildlife first

    News, Published on 19/02/2018

    » "Hard times create heroes," they say. That would be a perfect description of the position which the latest chief of the western Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi, Wichien Chinnawong, finds himself in after the recent events at the park.

  • BUSINESS

    One cup at a time

    Asia focus, Published on 19/02/2018

    » For many, the city is the place for pursuing opportunities, but one woman has chosen to do the opposite. Jitchanok Tahwichai, 27, is part of a new trend powered by young people making their mark in the countryside and paving the way for sustainable community-based tourism.

  • OPINION

    Complex challenges dog China's modernisation plans

    News, Yao Yang, Published on 19/02/2018

    » Last October, as he opened the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, President Xi Jinping vowed that the country would have a "fully modern" economy by 2035, and would reach high-income status by 2049 -- the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic. One hopes that he is more successful than China's first premier, Zhou Enlai, who in 1964 promised "four modernisations" by the end of the twentieth century.

  • THAILAND

    Line of the times

    Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 19/02/2018

    » Smartphones and mobile technology have been influential to the digital TV business and audience, changing the landscape of the industry. Now digital TV operators are leveraging their strategies to stay competitive after experiencing some difficult years.

  • BUSINESS

    Ready for the future

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/02/2018

    » As Japan's Teijin Group celebrates its centennial, president and CEO Jun Suzuki, who also turns 60 today, has every reason to be happy. Having worked for the maker of advanced fibres -- the only employer he has known for 34 years -- Mr Suzuki has begun to lay down a solid foundation for the next 100 years of Teijin.

  • LIFE

    Going from strength to strength

    Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/02/2018

    » Nvader, a non-government organisation dedicated to combating sex trafficking, has since 2014 been working closely with Thai law enforcement to bring criminals to justice and support survivors.

  • LIFE

    Playing with symbolism

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/02/2018

    » Nakrob Moonmamas is best known for the beautiful chaos of his collage work, a kaleidoscope of Thai symbols and non-Thai ephemera. In his new exhibition though, Nakrob moves from 2D paper to 3D installation work. "Coronets" explores the literal and abstract meaning of the Thai headdress chada, playing with dimensions and symbolism of this ancient Thai object. His work is on show at Thong Lor Art Space until Feb 20.

  • LIFE

    One of the year's major EDM festivals

    Life, Published on 19/02/2018

    » Partygoers and EDM enthusiasts will want to check out "Kolour In the Park 2018 Presented By Singha Music", the annual open-air house and techno festival, sponsored by Rip Curl, Pullman Hotel G and Red Bull. The dance party will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 24 and 25, at Thai Wake Park, Pathum Thani, from 2pm until late.

  • LIFE

    Luxury yacht show returns

    Life, Published on 19/02/2018

    » Luxury boat sailors can look forward to the 3rd Thailand Yacht Show (TYS), which will take place from Feb 22-25 in Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket. Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, this week's event will attract industry leaders and regional consumers by combining the best aspects of yacht charter, the boating industry and maritime luxury lifestyles.

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