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Nursing a desire to test limits, 'crazy girl' won
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/06/2019
» Sopacha Dhumrongpiyawut made her first strides at the head office of Gunkul Engineering Plc as leader of the procurement department in 1997.
Thailand still chasing elusive unicorn
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/05/2019
» As the second largest economy in Asean, it remains a point of wounded pride that Thailand still lacks a major internationally recognised startup.
Dream home becomes more elusive
Business, Published on 27/05/2019
» Dreams of purchasing a second home or speculative investment in condo units have been stymied by tighter mortgage lending rules, with the consequences still being assessed.
Operating results disappoint in Q1, despite SET rising 4.8%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/05/2019
» SET-listed Thai securities firms booked lower net profits and net losses in the first quarter as a sharp decline in trading value, low commission fees and a lower proportion of retail investors contributed to disappointing operating results.
China's pig disease outbreak pushes up global pork prices
Published on 21/05/2019
» BEIJING: Hong Kong retiree Lee Wai-man loves pork fresh from the market but eats a lot less now that the price has jumped as China struggles with a deadly swine disease that has sent shockwaves through global meat markets.
A shaky foundation
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/05/2019
» Two tax measures were recently approved to resuscitate the housing sector, but they are unlikely to have much effect as mortgage rejections remain a major problem, say local developers.
Motorway plans in the slow lane
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/04/2019
» Sluggish land expropriation and poor state management are being blamed for the slow start of at least two motorway projects being pushed by the current administration.
The man behind Thai auto policy
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/04/2019
» Thailand's automotive industry has made big strides over the past six decades and ranks 12th in the world for vehicle output for the fifth straight year.
Travel with care
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/04/2019
» For many developing countries, tourism is a major contributor to economic growth, alleviating poverty and creating employment for women and young people, mostly in remote areas.
SRT ramps up efforts to lease its land
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 31/03/2019
» The debt-ridden State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ramping up efforts to lease its three prime land plots in Bangkok to be used for a 400 billion-baht commercial development project in a bid to bolster revenues.