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Rama connection
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 09/01/2017
» The Ramayana and Ramakien have long served as reminders of the deep cultural bonds between India and Thailand. Now scholars and other experts on the two epics are looking at ways to use them in the context of cultural and historical, tourism and economic connections between the two countries.
Wanda's Mtime deal adds what mogul's empire needs: toys
Business, Published on 05/12/2016
» Shanghai: Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin has already got film and television production companies, theme parks and cinemas. Now, he's betting on toys.
Bids for petroleum blocks face delay
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/11/2016
» The bidding for the Erawan and Bongkot petroleum blocks in the Gulf of Thailand may be delayed further, from next March to the second quarter of 2017, says Energy Minister Anantaporn Kanjanarat.
Education for life
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/10/2016
» With 17 years of experience as a deputy head teacher at Shrewsbury School in the United Kingdom and 11 more years as principal at Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok, Stephen Holroyd can point to many notable successes as an administrator. But even as he prepares for a new role building the Shrewsbury brand across Asia, he remains a teacher at heart.
Assuring airport and airline safety for staffers
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/10/2016
» In last week's article, we considered the important topic of residential safety for corporate staff. This week a second, equally vital topic of assuring, as far as practically possible, the safety of staff when travelling overseas on business or vacations is discussed.
ADB sees 3.2% GDP lift
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/09/2016
» Asian Development Bank (ADB) is the latest institution to raise Thailand's economic growth forecast to 3.2% this year, following stronger-than-expected growth in the first half.
Bank cites smaller injections for slow July
Business, Published on 01/09/2016
» The slower growth seen in July was caused by reduced private consumption, diminished government spending and the continued contraction of exports, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
BAY set to double branches
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2016
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), the country's fifth-largest bank by assets, plans to nearly double its number of branches to 800 by 2018, defying the rising industry trend of downsizing outlets.
National e-payment scheme set to drive online banking
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/08/2016
» Thailand's online and mobile banking market could reach maturity within six years, largely driven by the national e-payment system and significant growth in mobile broadband penetration, say leading technology experts.
New economic warriors
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2016
» Building up tech startups as new economic warriors to help drive the country's digital ecosystem is the right course, say government officials.