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Headwinds ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2019
» Amid unfavourable external economic conditions and political uncertainties at home, the outlook is dimming for Thailand and other Asian countries facing an export slowdown linked to weak trade and demand growth globally.
Mind the generation gap
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/07/2016
» They wear deep red lipstick modelled after their idol, Taylor Swift. They worship the Apple and Visa brands, and enjoy music ranging from One Direction, DJ Calvin Harris and The 1975, as well as lesser-known performers with niche followings.
Cambodia calling
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» As Thai companies start to see their sales tapering off amid slow domestic consumption, some are reaping the benefits of earlier decisions to enter markets where the risks at times have spooked other investors aware of their chequered history.
Labour shortages leave Thailand's growth stuck in the starting gate
Asia focus, Published on 06/04/2015
» A growing labour undersupply has been of the factors behind Thailand's sub-par economic growth. A nationwide survey of companies in six key sectors by SCB Economic Intelligence Center last year found that at least half had trouble filling vacancies within a three-month search.
5 million in gold & trail of bad checks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/10/2012
» Lax bank rules on cheques provided opportunity to steal 5 million baht in gold. Wanted for 10 other crimes too.
Medical tourism: Looking ahead to 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2012
» Thailand leads Asean with 1.4 million foreign patients but Asian Economic Community in 2015 means changes in medical education & maybe importing nurses.
Eternal youth for 100 year old bank
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/09/2011
» 100 years old, the Government Savings Bank is becoming young again, helping rural communities, with only 1.1% non-performing loans,