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Cash crops a short-term fix, but long-term plan essential
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/01/2016
» For the past 30 years, Prasert Thongsiri's daily routine has consisted of walking to his five-rai rubber tree plantation in Songkhla around 1 am and spending the next five hours there tapping latex. He inherited the plantation from his father, who was also a rubber tapper, and has enjoyed a substantial income from it, helping to fund the education of his two children.
Using the 'Smart' model to achieve a vision
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/01/2016
» 'We choose to go to the moon," US president John F. Kennedy declared in a speech about the future of the US space programme in September 1962. As a leader, he set out a vision that mankind as well as the American public would benefit from his ambitious plan. On July 20, 1969, Nasa finally landed the first man on the lunar surface.
Thailand's excess laws and red tape
News, Deunden Nikomborirak, Published on 13/01/2016
» Only six years ago in 2009, Thailand was ranked 13th in the world (out of 181 countries) for ease of doing business and fourth in Asia behind only Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Since then, our ranking has steadily slipped. In the most recent report published last year, our ranking was a dismal 49th, well behind Malaysia (18th), Taiwan (11th) and South Korea (4th).
Global shares sink in bad case of China syndrome
Business, Published on 11/01/2016
» Recap: The new year got off to a miserable start as China suspended share trading twice, the yuan slid to a five-year low, and weak manufacturing and services data in the world's second-largest economy rattled traders everywhere including Thailand.
How to make your IT family happy
Business, Published on 11/01/2016
» Every company's technology situation has unique aspects, yet most share a common trait: No matter how much they spend on technology, executives are often disappointed with the results. This creates a tension similar to how Leo Tolstoy described families: "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." And with technology spending expected to grow at 3.1% annually over the next five years, IT leaders feel intense pressure to deliver better results.
Foreign flight poses threat to stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2016
» The persistent exodus of foreign investors is of the greatest concern to the Thai stock market in 2016 after around 400 billion baht was cashed out over the past three years.
Origin taps unique and profitable niches for condos
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 01/01/2016
» The condominium developer Origin Property Plc (ORI) listed on the SET in October this year. CEO Peerapong Jaroon-ek discusses the company's strategy and outlook.
My dream of a future leader
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 31/12/2015
» As the year draws to a close, it's a perfect time to review the issue of leadership, which is the main theme of this column, and think about what type of leadership we should dream of in the future.
Good neighbour
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/12/2015
» Most people in Thailand know a few things about Cambodia but few understand the country the way Nuttavudh Photisaro does. In a country where many diplomats consider one posting to be enough, he is now on his third, this time representing Thailand as ambassador.
Gender bias in career advancement
Business, Published on 20/11/2015
» Early this year, Forbes magazine named five Thai women among its list of the 50 most powerful businesswomen in Asia. Of the Southeast Asian countries, Thailand was the only one to have five on the list. Singapore had four, Indonesia and the Philippines three each and Malaysia two.