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PROPERTY

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Persistence pays off

Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/10/2025

» For Chartchai Luangcharoen, failure was never the end but the beginning. Once a struggling farmer in Ban Jamrung of Rayong province, he faced poor harvests, market rejections and scepticism from neighbours.

THAILAND

Love, lust and lost funds

News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/07/2025

» A growing scandal involving senior Buddhist monks and a woman dubbed "Sika Golf" has gripped Thailand in recent weeks. The case centres on Wilawan Emsawat, a 35-year-old woman accused of forging intimate relationships with high-ranking monks and allegedly using them for financial gain, sparking a wide-ranging police investigation and multiple arrests.

THAILAND

Wildfire threatens Khao Yai

News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/04/2023

» A wildfire on Khao Tabaek mountain in Nakhon Nayok province has spread to a border area of Khao Yai National Park, the park chief Chaiya Huayhongthong said.

LIFE

Pattaya to renovate 2.7km beachfront

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/08/2021

» Pattaya has invested 166 million baht to refurbish a 2.7km-long beachfront footpath, from North to South Pattaya.

LIFE

From mansions to mangrove forests

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021

» Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.

LIFE

Two new cities eye UCCN mark

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/07/2021

» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is planning to push Chiang Rai and Phetchaburi to join the list of Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

OPINION

Make our roads safer

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/05/2021

» While a campaign to reduce the speed of vehicles on roads to save lives was observed across the world last week, the government of Thailand seems to be moving in the opposite direction.

LIFE

BMA to spend B260mn to renovate Green Bridge

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/05/2021

» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will spend 260 million baht renovating an elevated walkway connecting Lumpini Park at Sarasin Intersection on Witthayu Road and Benjakitti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road.