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THG to splash out B20bn
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/05/2014
» Thonburi Hospital Group (THG), owned and chaired by property tycoon Boon Vanasin, plans to spend 20 billion baht over two years to expand its domestic and international presence.
Nursing some trepidation
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/05/2014
» Filipina nurse Maria Judith Avestruz was considered lucky to land a full-time job at Manila’s semi-private Philippine Heart Centre, where she stayed for almost three years. But the pay was very low, so in October, 2012, she decided to come to Thailand, where she was accepted right away by Phyathai 2 Hospital as an international case manager.
When the rescue causes harm
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/05/2014
» A visit by Chantawipa Apisuk and a group of sex workers to a Thai shelter for girls rescued from prostitution last April is a memory she will never forget.
Firms wary of bribery criminalisation bid
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/04/2014
» Local companies' concerns over being placed at a disadvantage are an important factor stalling Thailand's efforts to battle corruption, says the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Going through hell for leather
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/04/2014
» Dog leather ... it's soft, fine-textured and readily distinguishable from other leathers due to its foul smell and scars, says Chanin Chitkomut, who encountered the product several years ago.
Scientist shortage threatens competitiveness
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/04/2014
» High-school student Piriyakorn Kornpitack was certain he made the right decision when he applied for the science programme at one of the country’s most prestigious secondary schools.
Sweet deal
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 31/03/2014
» Nakhon Sawan: Thailand, the world’s fifth-largest sugar producer, has seen the price of sugar capped for three decades. This has deterred Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation (KTIS), the country’s third-largest sugar producer, from entering the retail market even though demand has skyrocketed.
Panel urges opening of Thailand's service sector
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/03/2014
» Despite the huge economic benefit to be gained, a think tank is warning that Thailand's hesitance to liberalise its service sector fully will cause economic growth to stall.
BMCL set for 11% income rise
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/03/2014
» The SET-listed Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL), operator of the subway, expects an 11% increase in revenue this year as ridership continues to surge.
Landfill tests show 'neutral'
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/03/2014
» The Industry Ministry is threatening harsh action against the owners of a Samut Prakan landfill if hazardous waste is found dumped there.