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Energy security now a daunting problem
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/03/2026
» Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.
Outlook seen dim for carriers until Q3
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/05/2025
» The outlook for the aviation industry has dimmed as international arrivals are expected to remain muted until the third quarter, with a significant slowdown from China the main culprit, say analysts.
Hospitals cope with loss of Kuwaitis
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2025
» The co-payment requirement slated to take effect on March 20 poses a short-term challenge to Thai private hospitals as international revenue is already crimped by the absence of Kuwaiti patients and slower growth from other high-margin Middle Eastern countries.
Analysts dubious of CP Axtra project
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/12/2024
» SET-listed CP Axtra (CPAXT), a wholesale and retail business unit of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, plans to invest 12-15 billion baht in a mixed-use real estate development project that has analysts concerned about the company's debt burden and corporate governance.
Climate action urgency growing
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2022
» Summertime has arrived in this part of the world, with temperatures rising considerably although we are not yet in April, normally the hottest month in Thailand.
Asean's next move
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021
» The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on Asean countries again this year, with millions infected and tens of thousands of fatalities. While the worst of the surge appears to have passed, recovery will depend on pandemic management, especially the pace and efficacy of vaccinations, and response to the risks of new variants emerging.
Extreme weather a wake-up call
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/09/2021
» Waking up last Wednesday, I was surprised to see pictures of flooding on the Facebook page of my friend, whose house is not far from my place. I live on the eighth floor of a condo so I had no clue there was flooding in my neighbourhood, though it had been raining heavily when I went to bed.
Our work-from-home future
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2021
» For many years, the primary driver of work-from-home programmes was the desire of employers to attract and retain talent. More recently, it's been all about saving money, as organisations try to cut spending on real estate.
Making travel safe again
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2020
» Asia is slowly reopening for tourism. After months of strict border restrictions and closures since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some countries in the region are beginning to proceed with a cautious approach to inbound travel.
Supply chain shake-up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2020
» For decades, low-cost supply with minimal inventory were the key tenets of supply chain management. Lean manufacturing and just-in-time delivery were how companies across the globe achieved cost control and production efficiency.