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In search of broader horizons
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 31/08/2020
» A large number of Thai students are now getting into top universities abroad, including the prestigious Ivy League, to seize opportunities from an international environment.
A just post-pandemic transition
Oped, Published on 24/07/2020
» It will take time for Covid-19's economic consequences to come into full view. But some of the costs are already becoming apparent, beginning with the devastation the crisis will wreak on the global workforce. With climate change also threatening to hurt the world's most vulnerable workers, the need for a holistic crisis response that emphasises both justice and sustainability could not be greater.
On a mission to fine-tune local TV content
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/03/2020
» After 50 years in the TV industry, Channel 3 is facing its toughest challenge with the global trend of digital disruption. A lot remains to be proved for Ariya Banomyong, president of Channel 3 operator BEC World Plc, including whether he can see BEC through the storm and find proper and sustainable business solutions for the firm.
Skill builder
Asia focus, Published on 23/09/2019
» For a person with a world-class list of accomplishments and awards, Harriet Green is refreshingly humble. And on hearing the passion in her voice when she talks about education, I could not help but be inspired by her words.
FFP goes into battle as share fight rekindles
News, Published on 11/05/2019
» The shareholding wrangles which are upsetting the prospects of a political high-flyer are back in the spotlight after last week's brief respite afforded by His Majesty the King's coronation.
Can Modi repeat?
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 24/09/2018
» A day is a long time in politics, so they say. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in power for four years and four months, and his day of reckoning with the voters is still seven months away.
From Berkeley to Klong Toey, no holds barred
Business, Published on 09/06/2018
» 'They know I don't bullshit. If I have it, I have it; If I don't, I say it," says Chanond Ruangkritya, rocking on his chair's two hind legs.
Thailand should emulate Japan's art of adaptation
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 03/11/2015
» I recently embarked on a family holiday to Japan. It was only our fourth visit in 10 years. This time we paid a brief visit to Osaka and Kobe, but in my opinion, the highlight of the trip was my first ride on the Shinkansen, Japan's high-speed train.
Globalisation under threat, warns Citi economist
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 29/09/2014
» Policymakers across the world will face growing challenges from the threat of secular economic stagnation in the advanced economies, especially in the euro area, demographic changes and a retreat from globalisation, according to Willem Buiter, the chief economist for Citigroup.
Hide the government debt? (like Greece)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2012
» Heed central bank & international financial markets warns outgoing Finance Minister Thirachai (former central banker & securities regulator).