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From FDI to homegrown growth
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/09/2025
» For decades, Thailand has leaned heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) as the engine of growth. That strategy once delivered jobs and exports, but today it yields diminishing returns. Inflows are volatile, competitiveness is slipping, and dependence on external capital leaves the economy vulnerable to global shocks. Thailand must change course.
Have your mooncake and eat it, too!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/08/2025
» It’s that time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, according to ancient Chinese belief. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar or Oct 6 this year.
Index Living Mall Unveils JAPANDI AOMORI Series
Published on 04/08/2025
» In today’s fast-paced world, younger generations are prioritising simplicity, wellness, and work-life balance. Index Living Mall (ILM) introduces its latest solid wood furniture line—the AOMORI Series—designed to help urbanites embrace moments of pause and live with greater intention.
Compact EV battle
Life, Published on 04/08/2025
» The Munich Motor Show in September will host a raft of debuts from Polestar, Renault, Skoda, Volkswagen and others. As well as the launches of the new BMW iX3 and electric Mercedes GLC, a key focus will be on the much-anticipated new wave of small EVs.
Google AI Search Overview leaves website makers feeling betrayed
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/04/2025
» NEW YORK -- In March 2024, website owner Morgan McBride was posing for photos in her half-renovated kitchen for a Google ad celebrating the ways the search giant had helped her family’s business grow. But by the time the ad ran about a month later, traffic from Google had fallen more than 70%, McBride said.
Asia Hotel upgrades to meet market challenges
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/03/2025
» With five-star room rates in the city centre dramatically surging, the locally managed Asia Hotel Bangkok still relies on an affordable pricing strategy to maintain healthy occupancy amid intense competition.
Fashion has sprung!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/02/2025
» A glimpse into brands and their collections for Spring Summer 2025.
Celebrate Christmas with exquisite hampers from Centara Grand at CentralWorld
Holiday Time, Published on 06/12/2024
» As the festive season approaches, embrace the spirit of joy and giving with Centara Grand at CentralWorld’s exquisite Christmas hampers. Thoughtfully curated, these hampers are perfect for friends, family, and business associates, making every gift a cherished gesture of appreciation.
Labour rights in a mutating world
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/12/2024
» The world of work is undergoing significant changes amidst risks in a precarious setting. The poly-crisis surrounding the workplace ranges from health risks from global warming and climate change to political constraints and demographic changes with an ageing population in several parts of the world. The challenge is thus to respond with more preparedness in the life cycle of existence, where work is a major contributor to not only human livelihood but also self-esteem, a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. In particular, the following issues thus deserve greater attention.
From birdwatching to advocacy
Life, Published on 11/11/2024
» Katanyou Wuttichaitanakorn's love for nature started in childhood when his parents introduced him to the world of wildlife. They often took him to zoos and, later, into the wild to observe animals in their natural habitat. As his interest deepened, his family encouraged him by enrolling him in nature camps, where he began birdwatching -- both in the city and forests.