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The Squid Game K-shock
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/10/2021
» When I saw the K-pop sensations BTS taking centre stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York ahead of the General Assembly last month, I was surprised by the cheerful mood of the world-renowned boy band from Asia.
At home in Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/02/2018
» The first thing that impressed me about Hideaki Iwasaki, country director for the Thailand Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), was his fluent English. I assumed it was the result of his educational background.
Trains gain as rallies clog roads
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/12/2013
» Bangkok's skytrain and subway have seen an increase in ridership in the past two months as anti-government protests have carried on, causing a drop in expressway traffic, operators say.
BTS signs on for Jakarta monorail
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/07/2013
» BTS Group Holdings Plc, which operates the skytrain lines in Bangkok, formed a partnership with PT Jakarta Monorail for joint development of two monorail lines in the Indonesian capital at a cost of US$800 million.
BTS lays tracks for infrastructure IPO
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2013
» The SET-listed BTS Group Holdings Plc wants to bid for three mass-transit rail projects worth a combined 100 billion baht, of which 30 billion will be allocated from the imminent launch of its infrastructure fund.
Sukhumvit BTS line to get four-car trains in October
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/08/2012
» LAEM CHABANG : Skytrain operator Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) is aiming for both passengers and revenue to increase by 15% next year with a new extension line and new trains in service.
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.