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The amazing paddy fields of England
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/10/2025
» Important news from Blighty. Rice has been grown for the first time in Britain in the Fens of Cambridgeshire. Apparently this is a result of an unusually hot summer. For a project that had once been dismissed as a joke it's quite an achievement. Let's hope the notoriously fickle English weather doesn't spoil it all. It will probably start snowing tomorrow.
The Platinum Group Launches ‘Platinum District’ in Pratunam
Published on 06/05/2025
» The Platinum Group reinforces its position as a leader in the wholesale and retail fashion industry, expanding its empire by securing prime locations in Pratunam area. The group is preparing to launch "The Platinum Square" to strengthen its business by joining forces with Platinum Fashion Mall to elevate itself into a premier trading hub. This initiative underscores its role as ASEAN's number one fashion hub, supporting fashion traders and manufacturers while boosting Thailand’s tourism to attract shoppers from around the globe.
Please don't blame it on the penguins
Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/04/2025
» There has been quite a fallout from Mr Trump's Tariffs, from which even penguins and seals were not spared. So much for Happy Feet. As one American commentator observed with tongue firmly in cheek "the penguins have been ripping us off for years."
Platinum Group, Ennismore Sign Deal for Mama Shelter Bangkok
Published on 18/02/2025
» The Platinum Group Public Company Limited and Ennismore have officially signed a Management Contract for Mama Shelter Bangkok Platinum Hotel, marking a significant collaboration in Bangkok’s hospitality landscape.
All eyes on Bangkok congestion charge plan
Published on 27/10/2024
» The Transport Ministry's proposal to introduce congestion charges on motorists using busy roads in Bangkok has reignited intense debate.
AWC Launches "AEC FOOD WHOLESALE PRATUNAM" Global Hub
Published on 29/03/2024
» Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), a leading integrated lifestyle real estate group in Thailand, is gearing up to introduce 'AEC FOOD WHOLESALE PRATUNAM' or 'AFP', a pioneering global food wholesale hub, on June 26, 2024. This move responds to the growing interest among entrepreneurs in the expanding global food wholesale market. AFP heralds the first fully integrated food wholesale platform, blending online and offline domains with the vision of "Integrated Wholesale Platform for Non-Stop Opportunity." This innovative platform connects a network of premier food buyers, including global hotel chains, restaurants, catering services, airlines, hospital chains, and renowned chefs worldwide. Buyers are invited to register on the online platform "PhenixBox" to encourage significant joint business growth.
AI catching Bangkok traffic offenders
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/06/2023
» Bangkok is using artificial intelligence software (AI) to catch traffic offenders and will also use it to improve traffic flow at intersections.
Tuning in to the opening day of May
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/05/2022
» Well, here we are in the first 24 hours of the magical month of May. According to the dictionary, May Day is the time for "a celebration of the coming of Spring". Unfortunately, we don't experience Spring in Thailand and are still perspiring our way through the hot season, hoping Jupiter Pluvius might oblige with an occasional refreshing shower.
When it twigged Thailand was different
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/04/2022
» For the third year running we have experienced muted Songkran celebrations, and I for one won't complain if it remains that way for a while. Of course there have been a few naughty tourists who have broken the water-throwing protocols, but maybe the heat got to them.
Free advice
News, Published on 14/03/2022
» Re: "TAT devises plan to relax travel rules", (Business, March 11).