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Tourism industry jittery
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/01/2012
» Domestic political uncertainty will likely return as a major risk to tourism in 2012, as many believe the way that Yingluck Shinawatra's administration is managing the country will trigger a fresh round of political violence.
Phnom Penh in the spotlight
Business, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/01/2012
» More peaceful Cambodian-Thai relations, modest democratisation in Burma, and hopes for reduced tension with Beijing over the South China Sea are among the factors that should help Asean focus on creating a truly integrated economic community in the next three years.
2 trillion urged for infrastructure
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/01/2012
» Thailand must invest 2.27 trillion baht in new infrastructure over the next 10 years, including new inter-city road links, high-speed train networks and urban mass transit systems, a government committee in charge of future development strategy says.
Four new industrial estates planned along borders
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/01/2012
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to develop four industrial parks along the borders to help promote trade and investment.
US job market shows signs of life
AFP, Published on 06/01/2012
» The ailing US labor market gave fresh signs of improvement in data published Thursday, with the private sector reporting a massive increase in hiring in December.
Keeping supply chains rolling
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2012
» Logistics of consumer goods were heavily disrupted during last year's severe flooding, causing serious shortages in the market as the situation was prolonged.
Rosana's water-pushing project 'united residents'
News, Pakawat Sunpituksaree, Published on 03/01/2012
» A Bangkok senator who spearheaded a move to have water-pushing devices installed in Thon Buri's canals to push floodwater into the sea has urged the public to learn from the project.
Royal directory available as free download
Life, Published on 02/01/2012
» The first book to depict the lives of every monarch of Thailand was launched last month by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation to commemorate the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 84th birthday.
Floods: Thai economy shrinks 2.8%
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Floods & slow global economy led to shrinking Thai economy in last 3 months of 2011. Exports in November fell by 12.4%, the worst in 2 years.
Investment: Flood prevention & high-speed trains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2011
» Former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij explains how Chinese sovereign wealth funds & improved use of Thai savings could make these a reality.