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Spotlight on Nan
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/11/2020
» Nestled in a verdant valley in northern Thailand along the border with Laos, Nan has marvellously preserved its culture, traditions, religion and history, passed down from generation to generation.
Making travel safe again
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/09/2020
» After seven months of being stuck on the ground, I took a flight recently from Bangkok to Khon Kaen, confident that Thailand had Covid-19 well under control, having gone 100 days without a locally transmitted case. During my stay in the Northeast, that streak was broken. But life goes on, I told myself. I had already embarked on a trip so I should make the most of it.
In search of certainty
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/05/2019
» The world has become a more uncertain place, as escalating tensions between the US and China could potentially damage the global economy on a bigger scale than anyone has thought, business leaders warn.
Budget airline blues
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/08/2018
» My latest visit to Phuket was very pleasant despite the on-and-off rainy season showers. Walking on the busy streets and beaches there, I had no sense that it was the low season. But what impressed me the most was the hospitality of the local people, from massage therapists to people on the streets whom I asked for directions, and the waitress at a well-known coffee shop.
Don Muang Tollway projects 10% growth on airport traffic
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/01/2013
» Don Muang Tollway Plc (DMT) expects traffic and revenue will grow by 10% this year, helped by the government's first-time car buyer scheme and the reopening of Don Mueang airport late last year.
BAFS revises down 2012 sales volume
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/08/2012
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand's largest jet refueller, expects flat revenue growth this year, with sales revenue edging up by only 1% despite the government's decision to reopen Don Mueang airport for low-cost flights in the second half.
Firms give PM failing grade on logistics gains
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/08/2012
» Yingluck Shinawatra's government has failed to make any substantial headway in logistics and transportation infrastructure after a year in office, especially those that will serve regional integration in 2015, say business leaders.
Future of transport hinges on flood fixes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2012
» The widespread and prolonged floods in 2011 once again highlighted the need to put greater effort into developing rail and water transport, with Bangkok speeding up work on planned mass transit.