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Thai visitors unfazed by Japan levy
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 15/01/2019
» Thai outbound travel to Japan is set to continue growing this year despite the new departure tax, or sayonara levy, charged to all passengers leaving the country.
Ministry touts gastronomy to boost provincial tourism
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 12/10/2018
» Experienced travellers know that if they want a local experience, they must try local dishes because food can bring insight to a community's identity.
Going for the global limelight
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 14/08/2017
» International events are more than vehicles to drive the economy -- they can be useful platforms to build the national brands of host countries.
CPF's Turkish unit sets lofty goals
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 05/08/2013
» The Turkish unit of Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is expected to contribute US$610 million to its parent firm's international revenue this year thanks to rising meat consumption in that country.
CPF puts foreign projects on fast track to tap strong baht
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 07/05/2013
» Driven by the strong baht, the SET-listed Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) has accelerated its investment overseas with a series of new food projects to take advantage of cheap financing costs.
Insuring Laos
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 12/03/2013
» Paying for a new car in full used to be a strict requirement for Laotians, but now owning a car here has become easier.
Feeding the masses
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 27/02/2013
» How to feed 2 billion extra people projected over the next two decades is a challenge for the global food industry.
Greener Pastures
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 11/02/2013
» Market competition resulting from costly domestic rice remains a key factor driving Thai exporters to seek openings in neighbouring countries where the rice trade is more prosperous.
Sustainable shrimp farming benefits CP
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 19/11/2012
» The decline of Taiwan's shrimp industry in the 1980s not only opened up lucrative business opportunities but also taught Thailand a great lesson about operating aquaculture with the utmost concern for the environment.
Whence did you come?
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 08/10/2012
» Having doubts about whether your rice is genuine Hom Mali? Or whether the bottle of honey you've just bought came from the source it claims? Just test its origin.