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Bangkok urged to go green
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/12/2021
» Surrounded by high-rises, large trees offer shade to urban residents, protecting them from all kinds of pollution. Nevertheless, the expansion of green space in Bangkok remains a tough nut to crack now that vacant land is harder to come by. But an environmental expert believes building pocket parks around corners and turns can help increase green cover and make the city more sustainable.
Farmers despair over chemical ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/11/2019
» Nakhon Ratchasima province is the country's hub for cassava harvesting as at least 25% of all cassava yields come from this province alone. Many consumers might not be familiar with this root vegetable, but the starchy crop is a crucial raw material for the food industry.
In praise of mangoes
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/04/2018
» At this very minute, no fruit dominates Thailand's food scene like the mango. The juicy, brightly yellow flesh of the fully ripe fruit, typically accompanied by sweet sticky rice, is regarded as the gastronomic holy grail for the summer season by many aficionados, locals and visitors alike.
PTTEP progresses with innovative R&D
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2017
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), the only SET-listed upstream petroleum company, is investing more in innovations that create its own know-how and technologies to further maintain its exploration facilities and cut the costs of imported services even more.
Regional rail contender
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2016
» The rail technology leader Bombardier is seeking a stronger presence in Asia through its headquarters in Bangkok, says the company's vice-president for Asia Pacific.
Banana split
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 17/08/2016
» High on the list of fruits Thais cannot live without is kluai namwa, or cultivated banana, a tropical strand only grown in South and Southeast Asia. The cultivated banana has long been an affordable, ubiquitous food staple for Thais, the same way apples are for Westerners.
Graduation photography: How to make money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/06/2013
» Successful graduation day photographer & small businessman shares experiences & tricks of trade ahead of graduation season, just ahead.
Without cattle leather production limited
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2011
» The leather produced in Thailand, found in bags, shoes & fashion items is limited by small number of cattle & animal hides produced in Thailand.
Thai fruit thriving in Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2011
» Thai fruit can be seen in more and more Japanese homes. TV sales channels, free trade agreements, contract farming and food safety measures have all helped this happen.
Rice food products
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2011
» Developing innovative new products using Thailand's No. 1 crop export, an ideal way to add value to the Thai economy.