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Four Seasons controversy continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/02/2012
» The PM’s Four Seasons Hotel meeting continues to make news as the ombudsman wants an explanation and a Phue Thai MP is denied entry to the floor where the meeting took place.
Seduction of the sea drives Hua Hin condominium surge
Spectrum, Published on 14/07/2013
» More than 4,500 new condominium units were launched in Hua Hin in the first half of this year alone, bringing total supply to 22,619 units. On the demand side, sales rose to 52% of new units launched, from 49% the previous year. The Hua Hin condominium market is destined to grow further, given favourable factors including the government's increased promotion of the city and Cha-am as seaside resort destinations for foreigners, and plans for a high-speed rail line and Motorway Route 8 to make travel from Bangkok faster.
Slowdown Worries mounting
Business, Published on 20/10/2014
» Recap: Global bourses have been in bear mode as concerns mount about global economic growth. Investors are advised to keep a close watch on the US Federal Reserve, which will meet on Oct 28-29, for signals about monetary policy direction, as well as global economic conditions.
Prasert keeps top spot for rich investors
Business, Published on 13/12/2014
» Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, founder of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc (BGH) and Bangkok Airways Plc (BA), has been ranked the richest businessman on the Thai stock market for the second consecutive year, with publicly listed shares worth 57.91 billion baht, up 58.24% from the previous year.
Buying spree
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2015
» Amid a stagnant economy, the past 12 months saw Thai companies go on a buying spree of local and Western business rivals, aiming to be at the forefront when the global economy picks up and the Asean Economic Community arrives at the end of 2015.
DRT's goal: Complete building market coverage
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 13/02/2015
» Diamond Building Products Plc (DRT) is a manufacturer and distributor of roofing products, fibre cement board and artificial wood products including siding, eaves, fences and flooring under the Diamond, Adamas and Jearanai trade names. Satid Sudbuntad, director and deputy managing director, discusses the company's strategy and outlook.
BTS bets big on property
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2016
» SET-listed firm BTS Group Holdings Plc is restructuring its property business to support a five-year residential development plan worth 100 billion baht and expand its commercial property segment.
Standing for something
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/06/2017
» There is one thing you can always expect from Wit Pimkarnchanapong's works: the unexpected.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 17/02/2018
» 1. This Sunday, the Documentary Club welcomes you to a special screening of the Thai film Railway Sleepers (2016). Directed by independent filmmaker Sompot Chidgasornpongse, the film is an intimate look at the lives of train commuters in Thailand, made from footage collected over the course of eight years by Sompot himself. The screening begins at 5.15pm, with tickets costing 100 baht per seat. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the director. The Doc Club Theater is at Charoen Krung 30.
Nothing standard about it
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/09/2018
» Having worked as the assistant of hospitality for trailblazer Barry Sternlicht when the Starwood empire was just getting launched, Amar Lalvani was right at the birth of the whole "cool lifestyle hotel" movement as it came into fruition 20 years ago. "I was there since the beginning and I loved it," the California-born hotelier recalls. "I didn't seek it, but when I saw it, it encapsulated everything I liked to do so I just stuck with it."