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Selling senior services
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 16/10/2017
» Economists say the growing ageing society will create tremendous growth opportunity for businesses.
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.
Going against the grain
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 20/01/2014
» It's hard to figure out how much rice the government has officially sold and kept under its pledging plan that started two years ago. That's because all records are kept secret for what the Commerce Ministry calls "business reasons".
Tackling crisis before it hits
News, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 31/08/2013
» Natural disasters leave trails of destruction, but an innovative competition is educating young minds on how the forces of nature can serve as a valuable survival lesson.
Farmers urged to get in zone
News, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 19/08/2013
» Thai rice farmers are proud of their planting skills. They produce enough grains to feed the whole country and to satisfy export demand. Foreign buyers consider Thai rice to be of the finest in the world.
Oiling the wheels
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 18/04/2013
» For health reasons, consumers are advised to reuse cooking oil only once and discard it after the second use.
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.
Bouncing back
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 29/01/2013
» Like many cooperatives in the South, the 25-year-old Chandee Rubber Cooperation Co in Nakhon Si Thammarat makes rubber sheets for sale domestically.
Fair share of blame sought
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 27/02/2012
» Farmers are suggesting some public officials may also be to blame for recent irregularities in the rice pledging programme.
Rice packers eager for continued high margins
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 21/02/2012
» The domestic rice trade remains profitable despite rising costs because of higher pay due to the state's pledging scheme.