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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?
Preying on the rich
Life, Published on 21/09/2015
» If mythology is to be believed, Midas was the richest man in the world. But his wealth was a curse. Everything he touched turned to gold, including food. Back in time, emperors were decked out in jewels, which is why tomb raiders broke into pyramids and tombs.
Key challenges for 2015
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2015
» Thais are hopeful that the Year of the Goat will be an easier and more prosperous one than the rough and bumpy Year of the Horse.
Robots in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/12/2012
» Companies try replacing workers with more robots & machines as new 300 baht minimum wage makes people too expensive.
Agricultural R&D to reduce income inequality
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2011
» Political strife and world economic crisis put brakes on development recently. Best bet for Thai agriculture is R&D for increased productivity.