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All eyes of developers on election aftermath
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/03/2019
» Political stability, policy consistency and a peaceful environment are the top requirements of local and foreign developers from the new government, rather than any incentives to boost the property market.
Wasting away to make energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2019
» Many private companies in the Thai renewable energy field are pleased with the new version of the national power development plan (PDP) for 2018-37.
Squirrelling away the best stocks
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 04/02/2019
» Although the Thai stock market is bounding back from the fourth quarter's equity sell-off, which was triggered by concerns over the global economic growth cycle and the US-China trade tiff, it remains uncertain whether the trend will last long.
Yuan weakness and Chinese condo buyers in Thailand
Business, Published on 19/12/2018
» Chinese buyers now make up the largest share of foreign purchasers in the Thai condominium market. In addition to the fast-growing segment from mainland China, other Chinese buyers come from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. This has prompted many developers in Thailand, especially listed ones, to market their projects abroad, with a special focus on Asian markets.
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.
For love of Christ and community
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/10/2018
» The fight to stop ancestral land being snapped up by industrial developers is never easy, as one Christian community is learning as it looks at ways to fend off what it considers an unwelcome bid to acquire their land in the name of development.
Beauty from the most basic grain
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/10/2018
» Rice has long been a farm-to-table product in Thailand, but it has become an increasingly popular ingredient in cosmetics and skincare items such as serums, eyeliner and face masks thanks to innovation, creating value-added products.
Spoiled for choice
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2018
» With the end of 2018 approaching, it's time for income earners to review their tax-saving strategy to ensure that they maximise returns when tax filing season starts early next year.
Mid-career recognition
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 29/08/2018
» Respect is earned, although in Thailand respect often comes with age. To motivate artists on the rise, the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture, initiated the title Silpathorn Artist in 2003 to honour mid-career artists — those who've contributed to their respective fields for a number of years but still not 'masters'. The Silpathorn Award focuses on contemporary disciplines — fashion, architecture, literature, music, film, performing art and visual art — and recipients, who are between 30 to 50, represent the youthful, progressive energy in the Thai creative scene. An exhibition showing their bodies of work, from design sketches to a film screening, is ongoing at Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center until Sept 9.
The perils of big hydro
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/08/2018
» The collapse of a saddle dam in the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project in Attapeu province in Laos on July 22, unleashed a massive volume of floodwater which inundated villages in the province.