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Green but greying
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Visit a rice farm anywhere in Asia these days and you will see a life that has hardly changed in decades. Transplanting paddy sprouts into muddy soil, swatting itch-inducing stalks with a sharp sickle and lifting heavy rice sacks into a rickety truck are all part of the backbreaking routine.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Amid rising energy and fertiliser prices, climate change and ageing farmer populations in Asia, rice farmers need to apply innovations to maximise profits and continue earning a sustainable living.
Mazda hails expansion of Thai operations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» Mazda Motor Corporation has positioned its operations in Thailand as an important global hub after raising production capacity for SkyActiv engines earlier this year.
Tracking the life of Madam Tank
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» 'A woman must not forget her duties: studying, working and taking care of her family." This is the principle by which Nopparat Kulhiran, also known as Madam Tank, lives.
PTT seeks digital advantage
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2018
» PTT Digital Solutions is exploring strategic technologies as it prepares to spin off innovative startups by 2020.
IRPC looking into related acquisitions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2018
» IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of the national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, is considering acquiring assets related to oil refineries and petrochemical production facilities.
Seagull kitchenware set to turn up the heat
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 19/01/2018
» Thai Stainless Steel Co, the maker of Seagull utensils and kitchenware, is upbeat about revenue this year because of higher crop prices, the government's infrastructure investment, robust tourism and growing development of serviced apartments in major cities.
Amata plans B5bn in spending
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2018
» SET-listed Amata Corporation Plc plans to spend 5 billion baht in 2018 for domestic operations and industrial estates abroad.
Perfect Lifestyle of the Future
Published on 19/01/2018
» Urban migration continues to grow, creating the hottest housing trend going forward. As a new vibrancy arrives in cities, a revolution is taking place in neighbourhoods all across Bangkok.
BoT sounds alarm on baht speculation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/01/2018
» In a rare move, the Bank of Thailand has threatened to investigate some financial institutions with operations in Thailand for possible involvement in baht speculation.