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BoT forecasts 3.9% GDP growth despite weak shipments
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/03/2019
» Strong domestic demand will partially offset declining exports, leading to higher-than-expected GDP growth of 3.9% this year, says the Bank of Thailand.
King's College to open sister school in Bangkok
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/03/2019
» Wealthy Bangkok parents will be getting yet another choice of private schools for their children next year when King's College International School Bangkok opens in the Ratchada-Rama III area.
Hong Kong office in Bangkok encourages investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/03/2019
» Chief executive Carrie Lam announced on Thursday Hong Kong would open an economic and trade office in Bangkok to promote trade and collaboration, especially in the tech sector and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Sri Trang tries on medical gloves
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/02/2019
» Sri Trang Agro-Industry, the world's largest natural rubber firm, plans to drastically boost production of medical gloves to capitalise on falling rubber prices.
Iconsiam's show goes on
Business, William Hicks, Published on 26/01/2019
» Iconsiam plans to attract more tourists through a mix of flashy events, international marketing and opening up the Chao Phraya River as a tourism hotspot.
Denla British School vies for shrinking pool of students
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/01/2019
» Thailand's population is ageing. Three decades ago a million children were being born every year, but the figure has plummeted to 700,000 and is still dropping, forcing schools to compete or perish over access to a dwindling pool of new students.
Grab awaits legal progress amid domination
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/01/2019
» Ride-sharing service Grab plans to expand to key areas in Thailand in 2019, most notably Chiang Rai, hoping to achieve nationwide service in the next 2-3 years, a goal that could be expedited by the upcoming election.
Russian Helicopters begins Asian offensive
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/12/2018
» Russian Helicopters Holding Co, a division of Rostec, showcased a new design of helicopter to military and aviation officials recently at U-tapao airfield as part of a regional tour.
Inspiring hope, avoiding heartbreak with the gift of birth
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/11/2018
» The World Health Organization estimates that 11,000 cancer incidences will occur in Thailand among men and women under the age of 39 in 2018.
B.Grimm chief advises caution for renewable energy
Business, William Hicks, Published on 14/11/2018
» Thailand must work smarter and harder to create an effective renewable energy infrastructure, says the chairman and chief executive of B.Grimm.