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Who gets to lease the East?
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/05/2017
» When Gunn Tattiyakul, a villager from the Bang Khla district of Chachoengasao, learned that his province was chosen as a development site for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), an ambitious government project, he couldn't help but worry.
A bitter pill to swallow
Spectrum, Published on 07/05/2017
» In December last year, rocker Artiwara Kongmalai completed a 400-kilometre charity marathon to raise funds for Bang Saphan Hospital in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Better known as Toon Bodyslam, the lead singer of rock band Bodyslam ran from Bangkok to Bang Saphan in 10 days during which he hoped to raise 63 million baht. The donations are still coming in.
The heat is on
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/11/2016
» The natural landscape of Southeast Asia has suffered a slew of losses in recent years. As El Nino disrupts world weather patterns, and the region recovers from its worst droughts in decades, Thailand has lost 6.1 million tonnes of agricultural products. That's 15.5 billion baht in gains gone between January 2015 and April 2016.
Carabao seek growth from Chelsea sponsorship
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/09/2016
» Carabao Group Pcl, currently ranked as the world's best-performing energy drink stock, has signed to sponsor Chelsea Football Club of the English Premier League to fight Red Bull and go global.
State enterprise law means no more skipping work
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2016
» "My job [at an undisclosed state enterprise] is nothing serious," a taxi driver once told his fare, a Business Post reporter. "I punch in for work in the morning, then leave to drive my cab all day making extra money, and at four I rush back to the office to clock out.
Suu Kyi under pressure for inaction as honeymoon glow starts to fade
Spectrum, Published on 14/08/2016
» It is now more than four months since Aung San Suu Kyi took power -- forming the country's first civilian government for more than 50 years.
Letting go of unhealthy foods
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/07/2016
» Every day, Phra Pisit Siriwathatano would leave his temple at dawn to conduct a daily alms round in his neighbourhood of Nonthaburi. Taking about two hours, the monk later returned to the monastery with a full alms bowl and a large sack filled with food offerings from Buddhist laymen and laywomen. Sometimes, people would also visit the temple to offer lunch to him and other monks.
Stockmarket success is only a robot away for Japanese investors
Spectrum, Published on 10/04/2016
» On the 10th day of every month, Junsuke Senoguchi has just one thing on his mind -- the closing level of the Nikkei 225 Stock Average.
Telecoms, internet come up strong
Business, Published on 29/12/2015
» Outlook for next year even rosier.
Brighter outlook on the horizon
Spectrum, Published on 18/10/2015
» Thailand’s economy has been growing more slowly than the government expected. The growth rate has declined since the beginning of this year, signifying things are not going according to plan.