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Tokyu promises long-term commitment
Business, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/11/2025
» Japan's Tokyu Corporation remains committed to investment in Thailand, underscoring its focus on long-term urban development despite the country's sluggish economic growth and ongoing political uncertainty.
‘US Plus One’ trade strategy gains ground
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/11/2025
» Amid US-China trade tensions, third countries such as Japan or Asean members are embracing a so-called "US Plus One" business strategy, diversifying partners and taking advantage of tariff gaps to expand exports and strengthen economic resilience despite Trump-era uncertainties.
Shoring up Asean unity
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2025
» As China's regional influence continues to expand, Japan faces the challenge of balancing strategic priorities within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Amid concerns over weakening regional unity and the United States' declining engagement, Tokyo seeks to strengthen partnerships with key nations while maintaining relations with all member states.
Lighter boosters 'just as efficacious'
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/02/2022
» The vaccination centre at Bang Sue Grand Station started offering people the option of a lighter dose for their third or fourth shot from Feb 1. The newly added options are an intradermal (under the skin) injection and a half-dose intramuscular injection.
'No more closures, please'
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2022
» Ten year-old Kaemsai Simasan's smile faded away when she learned from her mother that she can't yet return to her class after New Year. The school is still closed as parents are worried about infections from the Omicron variant.
Weaving the way to a better future
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/01/2021
» She always wears her hair in a bun. A measuring tape drapes her neck when she leaves her desk to greet visitors at her home in Ban Sa-ngo in Muang District of Bueng Kan province in the Northeast.
The price of safety
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/06/2020
» When it comes to the new normal, the Thai Chana application -- which requires people to scan a Thai Chana Quick Response (QR) code to check in and check out of places they visit, stop by or dine at -- is certain to be familiar for those living in Thailand as a post-Covid-19 measure.
Perfectly unexplored
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/08/2019
» The Setouchi region might not be at the top of your list if you are a first-time traveller to Japan. But it can be a perfect destination for those who love to explore more off-the-beaten path locations and travel like locals.
Making a better treatment work
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/11/2018
» The attempt to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes has gained momentum, especially now that the National Legislative Assembly has promised to go in full-speed toward passing amendments to the 1979 Narcotics Act, decriminalising weed for health reasons. Despite controversy, such a movement would be another significant treatment alternative to cope with a growing number of illnesses.
Forward to the past for a better cure
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/04/2018
» Though more and more countries have legalised marijuana for medical purposes, cannabis is still illegal in Thailand. But realising the gradually shifting tide, Rangsit University founded the Medical Cannabis Research Team last year in the hope of securing scientific proof on the medical benefits of cannabis -- and, pending a possible law change, to bring it back to Thai medicine for the first time in centuries.