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A view on the new zoo
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2018
» When news broke last month that Thailand's oldest zoo, Dusit Zoo, will be relocated from its present location in inner Bangkok to a new home in Pathum Thani province, it sent shock waves through the hearts of generations of Bangkokians. Back before shopping malls, cinemas, skating rinks, aquariums and wax museums took over as the capital's popular destinations, Dusit Zoo was a favourite attraction for the entire family -- a place where countless such families have had their photographs taken.
Reform panel agrees to ease digital TV debt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2018
» The national media reform committee is backing a recent government move to help digital TV operators handle their multi-billion-baht debts in its reform proposals.
Data consumption to soar
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/01/2018
» The telecom sector in 2018 is expected to continue revenue growth of 2% more than GDP growth, in line with growing data consumption from users communicating via multimedia services, especially through over-the-top (OTT) platforms.
FA agents set to spearhead AIA's push for market share
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/01/2018
» AIA Thailand aims for the number of full-time financial adviser (FA) agents in 2018 to grow at a faster pace than last year's 35% as the firm looks to grab a bigger market share amid brighter prospects for the life insurance sector.
Dutch master chef Edwin Vinke to visit Bangkok for first time
Life, Published on 05/01/2018
» On Jan 22-27, the St Regis Bangkok is to present Michelin-rated Dutch cuisine by Edwin Vinke, chef-owner of two-starred restaurant De Kromme Watergang.
Every fibre of his being
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/01/2018
» Growing up in a family of three sons, the middle child rarely plans what he wants to be when he grows up; he just keeps studying. Sarun Sumriddetchkajorn's parents instilled him with a sense of gratitude, self-reliance and the ability to take care of a family.
Four held in 10kg heroin bust
Online reporters and Amnat Thongdee, Published on 06/01/2018
» CHUMPHON: Four people, including a former prisoner convicted in a security case, have been arrested after more than 10 kilogrammes of heroin, destined for the deep South, was found hidden in their pickup truck in Pathiu district.
Driven to Drink
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 07/01/2018
» There are two categories where you can find Thailand sitting at the top of the world charts.
OIC tightens noose on agent violators
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) continues to tighten supervision on insurance intermediaries in a bid to protect consumers after it revoked the licences of 50 insurance agents and a broker during the first nine months of last year.
New NBTC board to take helm in March
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/01/2018
» The existing National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board will cease making policy decisions by March when the National Legislative Assembly votes in seven qualified candidates to form a new board.