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Team player
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/07/2020
» Anyone who has ever exchanged business cards with Vivek Dhawan will be puzzled by one of the positions he holds at Mega LifeSciences Plc. Beside the word CEO is the title of "Chief Coach". The latter is equally important to the people who work with Mr Dhawan at the company he has led since 1986.
Golden and some not so golden moments of the year
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/12/2017
» It is that time of the year when Nobby drags himself out of the armchair to honour assorted heroes and villains who have graced our sports pages in 2017. Admittedly, it is bit of a mixed bag.
Our top 10 stories in a year that will be hard to forget
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» Over the past year 'Spectrum' has reported a wide range of issues to give readers valuable insights. Our reporter ambushed the monk who helped Leicester City to their shock English Premier League title to get an exclusive. Another reporter blended in with Chinese yuppies in the new business district of Bangkok to find out why they decided to migrate to Thailand. Two reporters did a series of stories on the Tiger Temple by hanging out with the veterinarian, monks and national park officers to listen to all sides. We were determined to find the truth. Last month we also went up to Chiang Mai to talk to Hmong girls wrongly accused of stealing a British tourist's watch. Here are the top 10 stories in another exciting year of reporting.
The main event
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2016
» When Tim Cobbold first arrived at the London headquarters of UBM Plc two years ago, he was stepping into a business that was very different from those he'd been involved in previously. Ever since then, the 53-year-old CEO has been redefining the direction of the media company to focus completely on the event business.
Words of wisdom from an English monk (Part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/07/2015
» Individual ability will only take us so far if we are unable to use it in a way that helps those around us, believes Ajahn Brahm, the abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia.
David Beckham announces his retirement
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/05/2013
» Major sportsman/international celebrity David Beckham has made it official that this year is his last year as an active football player. (Includes video in which he announces his retirement.)
Van Persie soars, Suarez grovels
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/04/2013
» There is not going to be any last-minute misery for champions Manchester United this year, but it looks like there will be plenty for Liverpool's Luiz Suarez.
Football in Thailand: The rise of FBT
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/12/2012
» In 1950 FBT started as repair shop for imported German balls & has expanded into major sporting goods producer & exporter.
Rice policy: Thailand to lose top ranking
Published on 23/07/2012
» India or Vietnam set to become #1 in world rice exports as expensive govt rice purchases sit in warehouse.
Euro 2012 update: England and France win
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/06/2012
» England came from behind to beat Sweden while France defeated both the weather and co-host Ukraine last night. Sweden now exits the competition after the next match but the other three teams still have a chance for the quarter-finals.