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Food entrepreneurs expand niche markets
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/02/2013
» Niche food remains the hot business choice for young entrepreneurs hoping to cash in on high profit margins, says the Industrial Promotion Department.
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Practically employed
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 11/02/2013
» Narudon Meeprasert seems like any ordinary 21-year-old vocational school student. But unlike the others, he attends lessons in a pair of jeans, a polo shirt and sneakers. Also, he can make a living by attending classes where he finds neither blackboards nor professors.
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Natural Warrior
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/03/2013
» Research normally has a long shelf life in Thailand, if not forever. This is unsurprising in a country that spends trifling amounts on "research and non-development".
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Sunrise in Cambodia
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/12/2012
» When the government decided to raise the daily minimum wage to 300 baht nationwide, labour-intensive industries knew sunset was descending on their businesses.
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Test-tube insurance
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 17/12/2012
» Thirty years ago, medical science mesmerised the world with the first test-tube baby, born through a process called in vitro fertilisation (IVF). At that stage, however, technology had not advanced far enough to prevent birth defects in IVF babies.
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Tesco Lotus goes back to school
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 08/01/2013
» One of the most startling realisations for parents helping their children with homework is discovering that their own grasp of simple school subjects has dwindled over time.
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Swine industry opposes asbestos ban, citing costs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/10/2012
» A ban on asbestos by the government would cost the swine industry 125 billion baht if implemented, says the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand.
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Renovate, don't build
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» Energy-efficient buildings are not exclusive to new developments. Old office buildings can be renovated to become green buildings as long as the owners are genuinely committed to it.
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FTI against customs deposit guarantee
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 22/10/2012
» Local transport operators have voiced concerns over a proposal of the Customs Department for cross-border shipments, saying their competitiveness will be hurt if the new regulation takes effect.
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Ministry 'will remain on course'
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 27/10/2012
» An expected change of the industry minister in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle will not result in major changes in the country's industrial policies, says Industry Minister M.R. Pongsvas Svasti.
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