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Renovate, don't build
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» Energy-efficient buildings are not exclusive to new developments. Old office buildings can be renovated to become green buildings as long as the owners are genuinely committed to it.
PTT will issue $2bn in debt to fuel growth
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 13/10/2012
» The SET-listed PTT Plc, Thailand's energy flagship, expects to introduce US-dollar-denominated debentures worth up to US$2 billion to take advantage of high liquidity and low interest rates in the US.
Smoother border passage, coach production sought
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/10/2012
» The government must take urgent steps to allow Thai transport operators to move more freely into neighbouring countries and encourage cost-effective coach manufacturing if local businesses are to enjoy the benefits of Asean integration.
Maersk Line expects small gain
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/10/2012
» The Thai unit of Denmark's Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, expects a better performance this year thanks to its cost-saving efforts and new services.
Swine industry opposes asbestos ban, citing costs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/10/2012
» A ban on asbestos by the government would cost the swine industry 125 billion baht if implemented, says the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand.
Value-Added Silkiness
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 25/09/2012
» For most of us silk clothing is synonymous with formality, shimmering and crispy texture that retains heat, easily crinkles and can only be dry-cleaned.
Translating training into performance
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 13/09/2012
» 'Why doesn't performance improve? Didn't we hire the best trainer with the latest training programme for our employees?"
Turning dreams into startup reality
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/09/2012
» Are you a student who daydreams during lectures about quitting school and starting a business you can be passionate about?
Japanese investors issue request to the government
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/09/2012
» The inability to speedily facilitate patent registration for foreign companies in Thailand is likely to hinder the country's competitiveness in the world market, said a representative from the Embassy of Japan.
The roots of health care
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/08/2012
» The advent of Western medicine in Thailand about 100 years ago precipitated a decline in traditional herbal medication. Locally made remedies came to be considered backward and were forsaken in favour of the imported medicines that began to feature prominently in the local health care system.