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Tussle over Chiang Mai's tramway
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/03/2020
» Businesses say the planned 27-billion-baht tramway project will help stimulate the local economy, which is experiencing a downturn as a result of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Nepal expects steep rise in Thai visitors
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/01/2020
» KATHMANDU: Once Nepal's Gautam Buddha International Airport is completed in the next three to four months, the number of Thais visiting the country is likely to increase, especially to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, said Lila Bahadul Baniya, senior manager of the Nepal Tourism Board.
Gentle giants' prime pasture
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/10/2019
» Koh Libong is one among over 550 islands in the Andaman Sea. Yet the island is known as the de facto capital city for dugongs.
Searching for the next 'unicorn'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/06/2019
» As the second-largest economy in Asean, Thailand's start-up scene has made leaps and bounds in the past few years. As a result, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) -- the state body which functions as an "integrator" for Thai start-ups -- will encourage local startups to invite domestic and international venture capital to invest between US$10-100 million (about 320 million to 3.2 billion baht) in start-up companies across the country.
Income gap in major parties' crosshairs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/03/2019
» With 11 days to the general election, and only three days until advance voting on March 17, six key parties have vowed to narrow the income gap and curb corruption.
Tencent mulls WeChat Pay roll-out
Business, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/11/2018
» Tencent Holdings, China's largest gaming and social media company, is considering launching WeChat Pay, a digital payments platform service, in Thailand.
Betong's tourist fortunes improve
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/05/2018
» Despite being situated in a strife-torn area, the southernmost Betong district of Yala province has seen a surge in tourists.
Isoc reconsiders village for reformed insurgents
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 09/05/2018
» Yala: The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) yesterday pledged to set up a committee to study its plan to establish a new village for former insurgents in tambon Sukhirin in Narathiwat's Sukhirin district after local residents expressed discontent at the idea.
Media 'must help solve waste issue'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 13/06/2016
» Media outlets should educate the public about waste management to help reduce the country's waste output, a seminar was told.
Government unveils plan to boost rural economy
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 18/04/2016
» CHIANG MAI - The government has revealed its strategy to develop the rural economy by setting up 76 social enterprises, one for each province, by combining private sector expertise, community know-how, and public funding.