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Blessing in disguise?
News, Postbag, Published on 29/03/2016
» With the failure of negotiations with the Chinese government, the junta plans to drastically chop the length of the delayed Thai-Sino high-speed train to just a third of the original plan.
Puzzled by crooks list
News, Postbag, Published on 11/03/2016
» Re: "Government targets over 6,000 'top villains'", (BP, Mar 9).
Choose friends wisely
News, Postbag, Published on 24/02/2016
» Even though I am a part-time resident of this beautiful country, I feel an urge to speak about the role by the present government to protect the wishes of a majority of Thai people who just want a better life.
Liberalise lease laws
News, Postbag, Published on 29/01/2016
» An argument often heard in Thailand is that to extend leases or grant ownership rights to foreigners would betray sensitivity to the history of colonisation in Southeast Asia. But Thailand has not been subject to colonisation and is seldom seen to be overly sensitive to its neighbours' problems or transgressions, unless they directly impact the kingdom.
Global oil supply more fragile than you think
Business, Published on 31/08/2015
» Many oil companies had trimmed their budgets heading into 2015 to deal with lower oil prices. But the rebound in April and May to US$60 per barrel from the mid-$40s suggested that the severe drop was merely temporary.
More acquisitions expected to fill missing links
Asia focus, Published on 23/03/2015
» Having expanded its business empire by acquiring assets over the past few years, Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL) is preparing to announce more acquisitions during the course of this year.
Smooth sailing for Mermaid in offshore oil business
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 07/11/2014
» Mermaid Maritime Plc, a provider of subsea and drilling services for the offshore oil and gas industry, is a subsidiary of Thailand-based shipping group Thoresen Thai Agencies Plc (TTA). Mermaid has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2007. Chalermchai Mahagitsiri, executive vice-chairman and chief executive, discusses his company's strategy and outlook.
The story the oil headlines are missing: China's hunt for resources affects prices
Business, Published on 23/08/2014
» Q. Several weeks ago American mainstream media headlines were awash with sensational news that the US had lifted the ban on crude oil exports, but in the fine print this news was really just about a loophole for processed condensates. How significant is this "loophole" for the future of US oil exports?