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The art of living
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 18/12/2017
» Chonrada Intiang, who turned 44 this year, decided to test the modern maxim that "life begins at 40", quitting her job of 20 years, seeking to leave her own iconic stamp on the world of fashion.
A grass roots story
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/11/2017
» It takes gumption to pick yourself up after repeated business failures and keep trying. But Phaiwan Malailoi sleeps well at night knowing he finally found a success with his herbal fragrance.
Japanese firms stay bullish on Thailand
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 19/10/2017
» Japanese companies remain upbeat about investment in Thailand, according to a survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
Farming, food sectors face flooding hit
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 17/10/2017
» The recent floods across several provinces have inundated business districts and farm areas and will have a short-term impact on the agricultural and food processing sectors, say government and industry officials.
Winning ways with delicate beauty
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 09/10/2017
» Most people are familiar with garlands sold in fresh markets or at intersections that many Thais use when worshipping monks or Buddha images.
Consumer sentiment continues rise
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2017
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) rose for the second straight month in September, backed by strong exports and improved growth forecasts, but concerns about uncontrollable risks still weighed, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Full-year inflation view cut despite prices edging up
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/10/2017
» Although consumer prices were up for a third straight month in September, the Commerce Ministry has lowered its 2017 inflation forecast while counting on the stronger baht and the government's welfare schemes to help cap rising prices.
Shell scopes out LNG trade
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/09/2017
» Thailand remains an important investment spot for Royal Dutch Shell Plc, which plans to seek more opportunities to expand its liquefied natural gas business here after the LNG trade was deregulated.
Lifestyle trade show combines big 3 into 1
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 20/09/2017
» Thailand will hold the Style trade show next month to exhibit lifestyle items, expecting sales at the event to help the country's 2017 exports reach their target of 7% growth to US$230.5 billion (7.66 trillion baht), says the Commerce Ministry's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
Rubber Council eyes meet to cut exports
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/07/2017
» The three biggest natural-rubber-producing countries -- Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia -- are working on cutting rubber exports in the second half of the year to curb falling prices, according to senior government and industry officials.