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An open road ahead
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 16/10/2016
» The Department of Land Transport is getting used to visits from people looking to invest in a driving school. A decade ago, there was only one private driving school registered under the department. But that quickly changed last year when at least one person visited every week to ask about the qualifications needed to open a school. The department now answers similar queries on a daily basis.
Forest clampdown hurts poor
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/09/2016
» For the past 39 years, Anutas Pleeta's family have made a living out of growing para rubber on their four-rai plantation in the southern province of Phangnga. By this time of the year, the trees would have been ready for tapping and Mr Anutas would have had more money to support his family of five, who currently live off an average income of 45,000 baht per year -- less than half the daily minimum wage -- from rubber grown on another six rai of land.
Exodus chapter two: Fresh wave prepares to call it quits
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/04/2016
» Four years ago, Somrak Sila thought of leaving the country to work in Cambodia. But only now, two years after the coup, is the gallery owner seriously considering her options: continue her business by showcasing less provocative artists and material, or set up a new business in Portugal where she can operate more freely.
R&D boost bid 'aims to increase competitiveness'
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/11/2014
» The Science and Technology Ministry will propose two measures to the cabinet this month in an attempt to increase research and development expenditures to 1% of the gross domestic product by 2016.
Shell urges rethink of master plan
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/11/2013
» Shell, Thailand's fourth-largest oil retailer, warns the current revision of the country's 20-year Power Development Plan (PDP) should address the challenges of sustainable energy and the affordability of each type of fuel.
Bid for long-term sustainability
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/10/2013
» Regional integration, innovation and long-term sustainability are the prime focuses of the Industry Ministry's 20-year master plan ending in 2031.
Industrial strength remedy
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/06/2013
» Verapong Chaiperm was a new engineering PhD graduate at 25 when he decided to work in the public sector to serve the country.
Hemaraj puts B40bn aside for investment
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/02/2013
» The SET-listed Hemaraj Land and Development Plc (HEMRAJ) has set aside 40 billion baht for investments for the next five years.
More goods transport by waterways planned
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/11/2012
» The Transport Ministry plans to raise the proportion of water transport from 12% now to at least 18% in three years in a bid to lower costs, says the newly appointed deputy transport minister.
Japanese to help create green provinces
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/05/2012
» OSAKA : The Industrial Works Department plans to set up an eco-industrial town on a provincial level by adopting the Japanese model.