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World Cup superstitions putting a spell on players
AFP, Published on 21/06/2018
» MOSCOW: Some players believe World Cup success is earned through exercise, diet and endless practice drills -- others are convinced it's a matter of wearing lucky underwear.
How oil and gas firms can thrive in a smaller profit pool
Business, Juan Carlos Gay, Dale Hardcastle & Sharad Apte, Published on 22/06/2018
» Buoyancy has returned to the oil and gas industry as prices stabilise in the range of US$50 to $70 per barrel. Capital spending is rebounding and new upstream projects are being launched weekly. In previous cycles, this is about the point where executives forgot the hard-won lessons of the downturn and began to spend again, pursing growth at the cost of efficiency.
A getaway within a getaway
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/06/2018
» It can be argued that Phuket is a wellness retreat capital of sorts -- with many destinations offering spa and alternative therapies to choose from. There are no shortages of options on the island, but if you are ready to splurge, the latest top-of-the-line name to keep in mind right now is Asaya. Nestled at the recently opened Rosewood Phuket, this is the hotel's very first holistic wellness concept to be launched globally, with more branches to be rolled out at various Rosewood properties around the world.
A career driven by pride and purpose
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Oranan Paweewun, Published on 23/06/2018
» His parents' example instilled a passion for civil service in Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who quickly rose through the ranks to take over the top job at the Revenue Department, the Finance Ministry's largest tax-collecting unit, at a relatively young age.
Work to do
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 23/06/2018
» Test Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. Whether it’s for tests like University Entrance Exams or IELTS and TOEFL, or even just for fun, these pages help you to read, understand and improve your English.
Cabin fever and comedians -- life in the World Cup bubble
AFP, Published on 24/06/2018
» MOSCOW - World Cup footballers often face an unexpected hurdle as they try to cope with the intense scrutiny and pressure of the game's biggest showpiece -- it can be boring... really, really boring.
Big data and AI at turning point
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/06/2018
» Data management and data analytics are two critical fundamental resources that should be used by Thai enterprises and tech startups to develop innovative services backed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, instead of working to develop intelligent products or services to compete with global players.
Sharing the wealth
Business, Jesus Alcocer & Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 25/06/2018
» Large companies are no longer cool. The modern business model is tilted towards the concept of sharing, and with the advent of cutting-edge technological innovations, businesses gain benefits while a larger customer base keen to lower risks is helping upcoming players.
Mother shot dead in front of three-year-old daughter
Waedao Harai, Published on 25/06/2018
» NARATHIWAT: A killer on the loose shot and killed a woman in her home, while her three-year-old daughter was hiding under a blanket.
Woman finds brother fatally stabbed, throat slashed open
Makkawan Wannakul, Published on 26/06/2018
» CHAIYAPHUM: A 35-year-old man was found murdered in his bathroom with multiple stab wounds and a slashed throat at a house in Chatturat district early on Tuesday morning .