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Making biz education better for society
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/10/2022
» As growth seeks to become more sustainable, business practices are transforming whereby profits are no longer the main priority of consideration.
Renewed push to make a success of pedal power
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2020
» The popularity of cycling is on the wane in Bangkok. Bicycle shops and related businesses which were thriving only a few years ago are struggling to stay afloat as the number of riders on city streets has dwindled, leaving only the die-hard enthusiasts brave enough to tackle the traffic and filthy air.
Analyst favours widening taxable income bands
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2019
» Widening taxable income bands for middle-income earners could be an appropriate means to alleviate the tax burden for this group, stemming criticism that the government's personal income tax reform will favour high-income earners, says a tax analyst.
How women pay the costs of development
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/03/2018
» Heading down a dirt road, Khampan Suprom zigzags her motorcycle through the grove, passing a small reservoir and plantation on the way. She comes to park under some trees. Dressed in her gardening apron and rain boots, she dismounts and drifts towards her vegetable garden.
School's out ... for good?
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/02/2018
» Thailand has a huge demographic challenge. Its population is ageing quickly, and the number of college-aged students is predicted to decline sharply through 2040. The country has more university seats than it needs, but higher-learning institutions are under increasing pressure to maintain enrollments.
Caring to make up for lost time
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 24/02/2018
» The life of a woman in her mid-30s who held a management position at a world-renowned cosmetics company changed suddenly after her father suffered acute heart failure.
Bridging the gap
Spectrum, Published on 09/04/2017
» 'The more I got to study major subjects, the more depressed I felt about being at university," said Varisa Tharawat, who is in her second year at Mahidol University but is a first-year student in the communication design department.
Bus Rapid Transit teeters on brink
News, Published on 18/02/2017
» When the announcement was made that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service could soon be discontinued, Naruemon (not her real name) couldn't help but feel exhausted at the thought that she and her son would have to endure a morning and evening ordeal going to and from his school on Sathon Road.
Failing the lecturers
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/11/2016
» At Thepsatri Rajabhat University, a lecturer was locked out of his office after exposing alleged corruption involving the budget allocated for a field trip. His three staff were moved to other roles, and this semester his classes were reduced until he had no students to teach. Nowadays he goes to the university in the morning and signs his name, fearful he will fail his performance assessment.
Capital has plenty of charms, but only for the elite
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 27/02/2016
» Bangkok is undeniably a city of charms. Living in the city, however, has become impossible for most average earners.