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'Old wisdom' flourishes amid Covid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/12/2021
» The One Tambon One University project in Nakhon Si Thammarat helps new graduates in Ban Mokhalan of Tha Sala district own a business as well as preserve old wisdom and promote their community as a tourism destination.
State allots B6bn for community tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/08/2020
» The government looks set to earmark about 6 billion baht to develop and upgrade tourism communities this year, part of a strategy to raise income for people in the provinces.
Getting off to a flying start
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/05/2019
» The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Somkid urges villages to focus on social projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/03/2019
» Village Funds are being urged to invest more in social projects instead of building roads or buildings, applying more technology to increase competitiveness.
Banking on the brew
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/02/2019
» Ban Pa Kluay, home to 102 Akha tribal families, located on the summit of Doi Tung in the highlands of Chiang Rai province, is eager to develop its own brand of coffee into a community business, helping its village to become a new tourist attraction.
Shepherding the evolving NESDB
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/07/2017
» Porametee Vimolsiri, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), is equal parts enthusiastic and nervous after the prestigious government planning unit was directed to transform itself into a real think-tank, shaping the country's long-term vision and mission.
CP declares intent to build high-speed rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/07/2016
» Shanghai: Agro-industrial conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) has reiterated its intent to jointly develop the 194-kilometre Bangkok-Rayong high-speed rail route worth 153 billion baht.
New generation for Doi Tung
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2016
» The Doi Tung Development Project, one of four flagship projects of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation founded 28 years ago by the Princess Mother (Somdet Ya), is facing a sea change.