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A reluctant star
Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/12/2017
» Jay Fai has been a local legend for decades. But the award of a Michelin Star has made her into an overnight celebrity.
No "financial bubble" seen as SET nears 24-year high (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index Monday reached its highest level in nearly 24 years, but this was not deemed a financial bubble as the index's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio remains low.
LPG price control & subsidies to end after 30 years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2017
» Three decades old LPG price control & govt subsidy to end August 1. Current low LPG price means will not hurt poor.
CNG & LPG: Saga of subsidized gas continues
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2017
» As oil prices dropped drivers abandoned subsidized CNG so no losses for PTT this year, but LPG subsidies continue.
Oil price rise expected after OPEC deal
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2016
» Latest oil-producing country cuts in production expected to push global crude prices higher in the first half of 2017.
From salt to solar
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/09/2016
» Salt farmers, hit by low prices and other problems, now see their land as potential sites for the lucrative solar energy business, but opposition is rising from conservationists.
Rotten crops in govt warehouses to be burned
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2016
» Casava & corn in govt warehouses since 2008 rotten or reduced to powder. Power generation may still be possible but animal feed not.
Drink producers want a rethink of sugar tax increase
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/05/2016
» Producers of soft drinks and other beverages with high sugar content are calling on the government to review the NRSA's proposal to impose a new sugar tax.
Sugar tax for public health: Soft drinks 20-25% price rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2016
» Fatness, heart disease & overburdened public hospitals from too much sugar in national diet to be fought with taxes.
Solar power in Thailand: Even households to sell
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/04/2016
» Selling solar power to govt getting underway. Big companies already selling. Farm cooperatives & households set to sell soon.