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Company man
Asia focus, Published on 19/03/2018
» Shinsotsu-ikkatsu-saiyo, the tradition of simultaneous recruitment and employment of new graduates by companies, has long been unique to Japan and South Korea, before the latter abolished the practice in 2010. But in the world's third largest economy it is so embedded in the culture, who's to say it's not working for the country and its people?
Plus-size sunflowers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/12/2017
» Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University has opened its training and agricultural research centre to welcome tourists.
Honda Aircraft hoping to land in region
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 15/09/2017
» While pundits foresee trends favouring demand for medium-sized to long-haul executive jets in Southeast Asia, Honda Aircraft sees the region offering strong potential for its ultra-light HondaJet.
Robotics in the fast lane
Business, Published on 16/06/2017
» The manufacturing sector has played a significant part in Thailand's economic growth and will continue to hold a prominent stake in the country's progress towards Thailand 4.0. The sector contributed 26.9% to the country's GDP in 2015, with automotive assembly particularly important.
Back to nature
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/12/2016
» Kanchanaburi has long been a popular destination for day trippers. However, the scenic Sai Yok National Park and several caves and rafting on the Kwae Noi River seem overlooked by Thai tourists. These places are worth visits besides the infamous Death Railway and the Hollywood-misnamed "Bridge On The River Kwai" that remain popular tourist spots.
Stars eventually fall in Alabama for gifted Ariya
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 15/05/2016
» A fairytale journey punctuated with setbacks, injuries and tearful heartbreaks reached a milestone last week in Prattville, Alabama where Ariya Jutanugarn shed more tears.
Right products for the right markets the key in Asean
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Unfazed by the fierce competition in Southeast Asia's largest automotive market, Apollo Tyres Ltd rolled into Thailand two years ago, hoping to present another side of Indian brands and create a space for itself within Asean.
Research to the rescue
Asia focus, Published on 06/10/2014
» When your father-in-law is the chairman of Kinpo Group, Taiwan's leading electronics conglomerate, career advancement seems assured. Being a male in a traditional Chinese community also helps. Simon Shen admits he had a better start than most, but says that only hard work will keep him on top.
300 baht minimum daily wage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2012
» 300 baht minimum daily wage policy starts on April 1st & with up to 40% wage increases many companies worry. Last ditch legal effort to stop policy.
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.