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How high will the cost of pork soar?
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2022
» The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has put a strain not just on the meat industry, but also consumers, who have had to spend more money to buy pork products, whose prices have soared to record highs. Authorities have resorted to culling pigs in an effort to stem the spread of the disease, which has caused the population of breeding pigs to decline.
What 2019 brought to Thailand's strongest industry
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/12/2019
» Life reviews the highlights of the tourism sector during the past 12 months.
Cash for govt jobs alleged
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2019
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (Act) secretary-general Mana Nimitmongkol on Sunday claimed he had learned of high-ranking position-buying in some ministries.
Regional rail contender
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2016
» The rail technology leader Bombardier is seeking a stronger presence in Asia through its headquarters in Bangkok, says the company's vice-president for Asia Pacific.
Jack of all fruits
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 09/10/2016
» The world population was listed at one billion in 1804. Statistics show that 123 years passed before it reached two billion in 1927, but it took only 33 years to hit the three billion mark in 1960. From then on it rose by leaps and bounds, taking only 14 years to reach four billion in 1974 and 13 years to rise to five billion in 1987. I still remember reading about the world population reaching six billion in 1999. It now stands at 7.5 billion, and it took only 17 years to reach that number.
Spot of opportunity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/09/2016
» Sumalee Sansirikul, 52, was in a lucrative position at a construction crane company until early this year, when she came to the realisation that she was bored and stressed.
Whale of a story
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/08/2015
» Only 50km away from Bangkok, more than 50 Bryde's whales swim in the Gulf of Thailand. Whale-watching tourism has a bright future since Thailand is the only Asean country where people can see Bryde's whales.
Floods: Saving fruit farms
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2011
» Wiped out with as little as 30% remaining, Pomelo orchards make last stand with 4 km long 4,000 bag big bag barrier & 42,000 liters of fuel + 100 pumps to save the fruit trees that remain.
Brace yourselves (updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2011
» The economic damage caused by the flood crisis worsened yesterday as Ayutthaya factories were flooded. In Bangkok, residents now fear the worst as flood waters approach the city.
Without cattle leather production limited
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2011
» The leather produced in Thailand, found in bags, shoes & fashion items is limited by small number of cattle & animal hides produced in Thailand.