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Clearing the air
Asia focus, Published on 03/08/2020
» The months-long Covid-19 pandemic has taken a terrible toll on economies and the wellbeing of people worldwide, but it's certainly not the only threat humanity faces.
More viral pain in store
Business, Published on 09/04/2020
» Thailand's consumer and retail sector will be adversely affected by the social distancing measures the country has adopted to slow the spread of Covid-19, although these measures do not yet equal the full lockdowns seen in Malaysia, the Philippines and China.
Why close the parks?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/04/2020
» Over the past month, hundreds of people -- especially the elderly -- jogged in Benjakiti Park daily and thousands in Lumpini Park. At this time, it is important for people, especially elderly people, to get lots of sunshine and exercise.
Added value and ethical practices underpin Project Planning Service
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 28/08/2015
» We offer a comprehensive range of project consultancy services that includes management and construction supervision of construction work such as buildings and infrastructure, structural and architectural work, civil work, utility systems, landscape, interior decoration and others. We have executed more than 200 domestic and cross-border projects for both public and private-sector clients. The former include the Bank of Thailand and Suvarnabhumi airport (phase one), and the latter include the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, CentralWorld and Central Embassy, Makro and Tesco Lotus stores.
Songkhla Buddhism chief caught with temple cash
Wichayant Boonchote, Published on 22/08/2015
» The director of the Songkhla Provincial Office of Buddhism has been arrested for allegedly pocketing 3.2 million baht from the budget of a temple in Narathiwat province.
Cautious optimism
Asia focus, Published on 27/07/2015
» Thailand remains one of the most promising retail markets in Southeast Asia with plenty of room to grow, say local retail operators. However, challenges persist as consumer preferences are changing quickly and their spending power remains subdued.
CNT builds on established skills to diversify
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 19/06/2015
» CNT has a reputable history, having built many of Thailand's landmarks including Democracy Monument, Klong Toey Port and the Rama VI Bridge among others. In 1991, CNT became the first construction company to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Bye bye big stores, hello small stores
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2013
» Small & friendly stores along mass transit routes (selling food, consumer, health & beauty products) replacing controversial big stores (hypermarkets).