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Stock indexes roar as Europe pumps liquidity
Business, Published on 05/03/2012
» Recap: Major stock markets advanced across the board last week. The US market returned to peaks last seen before the 2008 crash after economic figures showed improvement. The SET index rose to its highest since August 1996 but traded in a wide range between 1,133.33 and 1,173.07, closing at 1,165.15 points, up 1.66% from a week earlier.
Higher power bills possible
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/02/2012
» Electricity rates may rise as the cost of power production increases.
Gas maintenance may spike prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/02/2012
» The cost of Thailand's power production is expected to increase slightly as its natural gas resources are shut down for maintenance in the second and third quarters.
"Free education" not really free
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2012
» Test scores & education quality falling. Lack of accountability the problem, not money, 20% of govt budget to education, more than ASEAN neighbors.
Free education policy needs overhaul, ombudsman report says
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/02/2012
» The 15-year free education scheme has failed due to resource mismanagement by the Education Ministry and may be unconstitutional, an ombudsman's report says.
Nationwide wireless internet
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2012
» DTAC promises to launch WiFi wireless internet across the whole country next month after a free trial at shopping malls this month.
NHA taps renewable energy
Business, Published on 08/02/2012
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cellennium (Thailand), the sole licensee of vanadium fuel-cell manufacturers, and property developer Horseshoe Point Co.
Zebra Brand: Challenges for Thai exporter
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2012
» One of Thailand's most well-known manufacturers & exporters overcomes challenges: labour costs, hypermarts & cheap chinese goods.
'Amateurs' blamed for flood damage
Published on 17/01/2012
» Bangkok's deputy governor slammed the government on Tuesday for appointing inexperienced amateurs to manage last year's floods, causing damage far greater than there should have been.
Smart appliances set to transform the home
AFP, Published on 13/01/2012
» You're at work when you get word of unexpected dinner guests. No problem. Smart appliances to the rescue.