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Thai silk fair buoys homegrown talent as Covid stymies travel
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/05/2022
» The annual Thai silk fair will focus on showcasing collections by 318 fashion design students and teachers from 73 local institutions rather than international designers this year, as the Covid pandemic has yet to end.
Woven out of the economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/10/2020
» Ban Map Lao Cha On village has long been famous for cross-body bags and large baskets made out of krajood, or saltmarsh bulrush, an abundant natural resource found in the village in Chak Pong sub-district, in the Klaeng district of Rayong.
Jack Ma invited to strut catwalk in Thai silk extravaganza
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/11/2019
» Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has been invited to strut the catwalk for the "Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to The World 2019" in Bangkok later this month, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
Rice insurance continues
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/02/2019
» The cabinet has approved a rice insurance scheme for the 2019 season worth 1.74 billion baht, aiming to cover 30 million rai of farmland.
Isan Economic Corridor requested by private sector
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/12/2018
» On the heels of the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the private sector in the upper Northeast is proposing the government establish the Isan Economic Corridor (IEC) scheme.
Worming out of poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2018
» Ban Sompornrat has become well-known for naturally dyed silks and traditional Thai silk weaving. The village is located in Buntharik district, some 85 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani city.
From rags to riches
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/06/2018
» Na Pho village in Buri Ram is widely known for its "mudmee" silk, or tie-dye silk, which incorporates intricate traditional geometric and zoomorphic motifs in the fabric. The village also has its own traditional handicraft centre that has attracted 1,000 members who earn additional income of 3,000-5,000 baht each month.
Somkid enthused by Hong Kong deal
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is stepping up plans to strengthen a trade link between Thailand and Hong Kong to facilitate investment by serving as a "gateway" to one another's regions.
Thais urged to secure Bangladesh foothold
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2018
» Thai businesses are being urged to expand their trade and investment in Bangladesh after several leading local firms have established footholds there.