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ESG reveals plans for production of hemp
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2021
» Eastern Spectrum Group (ESG), a local marijuana and hemp business operator, plans to develop 5,000 rai of hemp plantation in Ratchaburi over a three-year period to make high value-added products for medicine, cosmetics as well as food and beverage industries.
Finding balance at the office and on the links
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/04/2020
» For Chatchai Luanpolcharoenchai, life is a balancing act. Like his park run, or maybe more importantly like running the Thai operations of one of the world's most formidable companies.
Keeping SCG nimble in a disruptive age
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2019
» Roongrote Rangsiyopash is in his fourth year as the boss of Siam Cement Group (SCG) after succeeding former president and chief executive Kan Trakulhoon.
Firms confident about 2019 GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2019
» Business operators have an optimistic outlook on the country's GDP in 2019, thanks to the upcoming general election, implementation of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the coronation ceremony for His Majesty the King.
Fibo signs MoU for industrial AI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/10/2018
» The Institute of Field Robotics (Fibo) is teaming up with three companies for the development of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for application in the industrial sector as it attempts to upgrade to the government's 4.0 scheme.
SCG wary of 2020s as digital upheaval continues
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/09/2018
» Siam Cement Group (SCG) is one of Thailand's oldest companies. Established in 1913 following a royal decree from King Vajiravudh to produce cement locally, it was the main building material for infrastructure projects in a bid to substitute import materials.
U-tapao hub bidding terms due in October
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/06/2018
» The government expects to announce bidding terms for an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub worth 11 billion baht in October and to name the winning bidder and sign the contract in the first quarter of next year.
Robotics, SI sector back procurement
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2018
» Local robotics and system integrator (SI) producers are calling for the Industry Ministry's robotics cluster committee to propose the government add a procurement rule for its agencies to purchase Thai-made robotics and SI products to beef up local demand and attract further investment.
Robotics production targeted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/04/2018
» The Industry Ministry's robotics cluster has set an ambitious five-year target to produce robotics technology locally by 2023, citing interest from robotics manufacturers.
From poppy fields to coffee plantations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/10/2017
» Coffee was one of the alternative crops that the late King Bhumibol brought to the country's highlands to encourage villagers to stop growing opium and instead rely on other cash crops.