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Improving Thailand's educational system
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/05/2012
» Teaching students the skills that employers need so they can get jobs is not as easy as it sounds.
Surprise gift from bank: 3-year holiday for borrowers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2012
» Borrowers with clean credit record don't need to pay back money for 3 years. Critics wondering why & about impact on bank finances.
Mice workers need to sharpen skills ahead of single market
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/05/2012
» Thai workers in the convention and exhibition business need to improve their language and presentation skills as their industry will become more competitive after 2015 when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is formed, say industry executives.
Incentives sweetened to spur greater overseas investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2012
» The Finance Ministry will overhaul its incentive programmes for Thai investors in overseas markets to match or exceed those offered by other countries in Asean, says Somchai Sujjapongse, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
Bank sector needs trust (and scepticism)
News, Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Published on 27/04/2012
» Trust is the cornerstone of the financial industry. But it should also be added that trust alone is not enough. We also need to have a good dose of healthy scepticism. The reason for this is that we must avoid, on the one hand, overly trusting market mechanisms or, on the other hand, overly trusting in regulation. This is because of the rapid changes in the financial system and how risk is transmitted.
BAAC may lose B6bn on debt plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2012
» A government plan to suspend debt payments for farmers could have a significant impact on the liquidity and credit rating of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
US eases Myanmar restrictions for NGOs
AFP, Published on 18/04/2012
» The United States eased financial restrictions to allow US-based non-governmental groups to operate in Myanmar, putting into place an incentive to encourage democratic reforms.
Investors back free competition
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/04/2012
» Open competition in the securities sector can only benefit investors and the market overall, as brokers will be forced to compete both in terms of transaction costs and value-added services, according to Mongkol Leelatum, the president of the Thai Investors Association.
12th best economic zone in world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/04/2012
» The Financial Times of London ranks the industrial estates of Thailand 12th in the world in terms of transportation, facilities, cost & incentives.
HRH Princess Sirindhorn's innovative handicraft store
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/04/2012
» For over 10 years providing rural local handicrafts to city people in a way that preserves local wisdom & the environment while generating local income.