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Global investment risk levels on rise
News, Pavida Pananond, Published on 18/01/2018
» Amid growing confidence of a global economic rebound and better domestic growth prospects, the 2018 investment outlook should not ignore downside factors that could hinder the long-run growth momentum. Structural challenges from policy uncertainties among the world's economic superpowers and saturating trade and investment flows through global value chains may cast more shadows over the local and global economy than the recovering numbers reveal.
Rappler not the only victim of state bullying
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/01/2018
» The revocation of Manila-based independent news website Rappler's licence in the Philippines is just another case showing the state's attempt to silence the media.
Myanmar arrests MP after Rakhine riot
AFP, Published on 18/01/2018
» Myanmar police on Thursday arrested a prominent Rakhine Buddhist MP for allegedly provoking ethnic violence, state media and his party said, after a deadly riot highlighted simmering tensions in the troubled state.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 19-25
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
No new trains for Airport Rail Link
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2018
» Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn has backtracked on a plan to buy seven new Airport Rail Link trains, reasoning the purchase should be delayed until a contract is signed for a mega project to link three major airports.
Ministry to turn Bangkok into start-up hub
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2018
» The Ministry of Science and Technology has plans to turn Bangkok into a hub for start-ups.
Pattaya condo market pauses
Business, Published on 23/01/2018
» The Pattaya condominium market has been quite popular in the past seven years, especially between 2011 and 2013 when new unit launches were the highest in the history of the beach resort city in Chon Buri.
Experts urge Bangkok to keep developing
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 23/01/2018
» Bangkok must leverage its tourism and hotel business if it wants to become a megacity in the next five years, industry experts told a panel yesterday.
Com7 raises expansion spending by 27%
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/01/2018
» SET-listed IT retail chain Com7 Plc will spend 380 million baht on expansion this year, rising 27% from 300 million baht spent last year, thanks to constantly growing smartphone sales.
Road slaughter: Are we at breaking point?
News, Bart Lambregts, Published on 25/01/2018
» Societies that forget to adjust their ways to changing circumstances, sooner or later pay a price. Back in the old days, when traffic was light and not so fast, it was forgivable to pass over safety principles in road design, disregard driver education, and condone dangerous driving behaviour. Sure, accidents happened and people died, but on the whole losses remained within reasonable bounds.