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Spotlight on Nan
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/11/2020
» Nestled in a verdant valley in northern Thailand along the border with Laos, Nan has marvellously preserved its culture, traditions, religion and history, passed down from generation to generation.
Travel turmoil
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/05/2020
» Famous for its resilience in the face of several crises in the past, the travel and tourism industry is now facing the toughest test it has ever encountered in the Covid-19 outbreak.
New Zealand draws nearer
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2019
» New Zealand is making a major effort to forge closer ties with Asean and the rest Asia, pinning its hopes on a conclusion to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), as world trade is being disrupted by US-China tensions, the country's trade minister says.
Budget airline blues
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/08/2018
» My latest visit to Phuket was very pleasant despite the on-and-off rainy season showers. Walking on the busy streets and beaches there, I had no sense that it was the low season. But what impressed me the most was the hospitality of the local people, from massage therapists to people on the streets whom I asked for directions, and the waitress at a well-known coffee shop.
Swipe and go
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/01/2017
» Planning a trip abroad for the coming New Year holiday? In the old days, if you were a holidaymaker or a business traveller, you probably would have booked a trip through a travel agent and when you got to your destination, bought a map and rented a car to get yourself around.
Banner year for NZ relations with Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/07/2015
» Asean's intensive economic integration with China as well as the region's fast-growing economy could pave the way for New Zealand and Asean to deepen their economic relations as the two celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties this year.
KTB preps for yuan business in Yunnan
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/12/2013
» YUNNAN : Krungthai Bank (KTB), the country's second-largest bank by assets, is strengthening the role of its Kunming branch as part of the strategy to build a greater presence in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
BAFS revises down 2012 sales volume
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/08/2012
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand's largest jet refueller, expects flat revenue growth this year, with sales revenue edging up by only 1% despite the government's decision to reopen Don Mueang airport for low-cost flights in the second half.
State may reduce PTT, THAI stakes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2012
» The government is considering whether to reduce its stake in PTT Plc and Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) in order to cut public debt.