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Thai silk fair buoys homegrown talent as Covid stymies travel
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/05/2022
» The annual Thai silk fair will focus on showcasing collections by 318 fashion design students and teachers from 73 local institutions rather than international designers this year, as the Covid pandemic has yet to end.
Preserving greenery in the EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/09/2020
» Just a few hours from Bangkok by car, Rayong is famous as a getaway among urban holidaymakers for its seafood and fruit.
Artificial reef revives poor fishing village
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/08/2020
» An artificial reef project initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother has helped to revive marine resources and boost the economy of a once-poor fishing village in Narathiwat.
Jack Ma invited to strut catwalk in Thai silk extravaganza
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/11/2019
» Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has been invited to strut the catwalk for the "Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to The World 2019" in Bangkok later this month, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
Worming out of poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2018
» Ban Sompornrat has become well-known for naturally dyed silks and traditional Thai silk weaving. The village is located in Buntharik district, some 85 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani city.
From rags to riches
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/06/2018
» Na Pho village in Buri Ram is widely known for its "mudmee" silk, or tie-dye silk, which incorporates intricate traditional geometric and zoomorphic motifs in the fabric. The village also has its own traditional handicraft centre that has attracted 1,000 members who earn additional income of 3,000-5,000 baht each month.
SRT lays down Japanese model for tourism trains
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/02/2018
» In a move to raise income and promote tourism, particularly in second-tier provinces and for community tourism, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is applying the model of Japan's JR Kyushu Railway's Seven Stars luxury services.
Learning from past mistakes
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/10/2016
» Like most men in Pangchampee village in tambon Huai Kaeo, Mae On district in Chiang Mai, Sujitt Jaima was a lumberjack and a slash-and-burn farmer some 30 years ago.
Fund among help measures for start-ups
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/02/2016
» The government has vowed full support for new start-ups and will offer tax incentives and other privileges to large companies acting as mentors to these young companies.
Insurers told to take offensive
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2012
» Thai insurance companies need to begin establishing themselves in neighbouring countries before the market is liberalised regionally in 2020.