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'Fake news' and political bullies
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Press freedom in Southeast Asia is taking it on the chin again. In Myanmar, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe face up to 14 years in jail for reporting on the genocide in Rakhine state, which apparently is an "official secret". In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is itching to shut down a news website that has been critical of his government.
Tracking the life of Madam Tank
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» 'A woman must not forget her duties: studying, working and taking care of her family." This is the principle by which Nopparat Kulhiran, also known as Madam Tank, lives.
Denso aids Thai SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/01/2018
» The Department of Industry Promotion (DIP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Denso Corporation to set up a new modern industry manufacturing centre tasked with developing technology and automation systems for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), says deputy industry minister Somchai Harnhiran.
Embracing the new age of automation
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» Ever since early-19th-century textile workers destroyed the mechanical looms that threatened their livelihoods, debates over automation have conjured gloom-and-doom scenarios about the future of work. With another era of automation upon us, how nervous about the future of our own livelihoods should we be?
B20bn slated for digital plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2018
» The government is set to invest 20 billion baht in infrastructure projects in fiscal 2018 as part of its ambitious digital development plan.
TRF predicts Chinese to keep coming
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 17/01/2018
» More Chinese tourists are expected to flock into local communities, especially in the North, emphasising the need for better logistics systems and understanding about Chinese behaviour.
Section 44 invoked to float sugar as price drop looms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/01/2018
» The government has invoked Section 44 to float the local price of sugar, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Leave your comfort zone and embrace risk to thrive
Business, Published on 17/01/2018
» Mark Zuckerberg once said: "The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking any risks."
Economy back on track
Business, Published on 17/01/2018
» Rising overseas demand for goods and services pushed Thailand's GDP to a five-year high in 2017, with business-friendly fiscal policies and planned spending on infrastructure expected to support further expansion in 2018.
Vietjet confirms its leading role in the region with latest fleet modernization
Published on 16/01/2018
» Vietjet makes the breakthrough decision to upgrade its standing order of 42 A320neo aircraft to the larger, more universally capable A321neo, demonstrating to the regional airline industry that it will continue on its spectacular rise and successes.