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Five-nation meeting plays to diverse strengths
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2018
» 'Growing together" is the government's key goal under the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Acmecs) framework, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
South Korea, Japan lead Asia-Pacific's most innovative universities
Life, Published on 06/06/2018
» Every scientist hopes for a "Eureka" moment -- the jolt of sudden insight when a discovery becomes clear. But great advances always follow regular progress, and while individual researchers might strive for disruption, institutions are most successful when they're consistent and steady. That's one conclusion of Reuters' annual ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities, a list that identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.
Is Chinese durian love a fad or forever?
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2018
» With Thai durian selling fast to Chinese connoisseurs, questions have arisen over whether the phenomenon is just hype or signals a promising future for the king of fruits.
New tax boss's tech dreams
Business, Published on 28/05/2018
» Adoption of new technologies like big data and pursuing digitisation of the tax collection system are the priorities for the new director-general of the Revenue Department, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who aims to boost the state agency's efficiency and enlarge the taxpayer base.
Govt tackles big sector items, but the poor still waiting
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» After almost four years in power, the military government may have been successful in some macroeconomic areas and structural changes. In terms of the household economy, however, it still faces the uphill task of easing the plight of the grassroots.
Working out the kinks in organic farms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2018
» Demand for organic products has flourished as consumers become increasingly concerned about what they eat.
Japanese kimono makers seek to revive declining industry
AFP, Published on 04/05/2018
» TOKYO: At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce contemporary kimono patterns.
'Love Destiny' success fleeting
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 23/03/2018
» The astounding popularity of period soap opera Love Destiny has ignited a boom that has expanded from digital TV to tourism, retail, and food and beverage.
Health office bids to improve life for disabled elderly
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/03/2018
» After suffering from various illnesses for about a decade, a 60-year-old bedridden woman has shown signs of recovery over the past two years thanks to carers deployed to visit her home regularly under a National Health Security Office (NHSO) programme.
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.