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S44 misused to bail out big business
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/02/2018
» Earlier this week, General Rolex -- also known as Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- came out to say that the government had agreed in principle to give the winners of the 24 digital television and the 4G telecommunication licences a break from what is being perceived as being a loss-making venture.
Shutting down BRT a poor decision
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/02/2017
» For the nearly 24,000 commuters of Bangkok who rely on the Bangkok Rapid Transit (BRT) system to go to work and back, the news is bad. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), citing a big financial loss, has decided to terminate the BRT service as early as April.
Prayut could use some Modi magic
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/06/2016
» In a few days our Dear Leader will head to the world's largest democracy for a three-day official visit that his supporters hope will help his international approval ratings.
Build exports to India as China slows
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/01/2016
» After a tough year, many looked forward to 2016 hoping the region's economic momentum would turn around. But with the events in China over the past few days, the gloom and doom scenario seems ever so much closer.
Exploring new frontiers
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/10/2015
» Group Lease Plc, one of Thailand's leading hire/purchase operators, says that it expects its regional business to go to a point that its home turf business would account for merely 5% of its total portfolio by the end of this decade.
Cambodia calling
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» As Thai companies start to see their sales tapering off amid slow domestic consumption, some are reaping the benefits of earlier decisions to enter markets where the risks at times have spooked other investors aware of their chequered history.
Value for money in education
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/05/2015
» Most people in Thailand and across the region believe that sending their children to an international school is one of the best ways to prepare them for the future.
Happiness behind the wheel
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/08/2014
» Dear Leader of Peace and Order,
The next major world currency
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/01/2012
» Turning the Chinese renminbi into an international currency, with Hong Kong as the global hub for renminbi trade, is the latest step in the territory's drive to be a top financial centre.