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Japanese parking firms eye bonanza in Bangkok's traffic jams
Published on 23/11/2018
» Scarce parking space in Bangkok is aggravating chronic traffic congestion in the capital, but some Japanese parking companies are taking a look at the positive side of the traffic nightmare.
Quake reveals Japan woefully unprepared to help foreigners
Published on 16/09/2018
» TOKYO: The powerful earthquake that hit Japan's popular tourist destination of Hokkaido, the country's northernmost main island, has highlighted a lack of preparedness to provide information to foreign visitors in a time of a disaster.
Ride-sharing services face rocky road in Japan
Published on 17/04/2018
» TOKYO: Japan is proving a tough market to crack for ride-sharing service providers, and not just because of regulatory barriers -- there is also a relative lack of demand in a country where taxis are safe, affordable and, in urban areas, easy to catch.
Vientiane residents react differently to Chinese presence
Published on 21/03/2018
» VIENTIANE: Vientiane, the capital of Laos situated on the banks of the Mekong River, has long been known for its laidback, calm atmosphere.
Novelist elucidates Thailand-Japan ties through wartime love story
Published on 20/03/2018
» Just as any country that experienced wars, Thailand, which was involved in both world wars, has its share of bestseller novels that are themed on wartime love stories.
Beware of the bull
Spectrum, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2018
» 'Sell your house and buy stocks," a banker told Spectrum over dinner a few months ago.
New condos on track
Spectrum, Published on 21/01/2018
» The development and expansion of mass-transit lines in Bangkok has had a profound impact on the real estate market over the past 15 years. Many areas of the capital have changed dramatically with the arrival of new residential and commercial developments located close to mass-transit stations.
Six of the best, and how they might move
Spectrum, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2018
» As the euphoria in the equity markets continues, some of the stocks that were traditionally considered to be fundamentally strong have failed to see their share price surge, while others whose fundamentals are questionable are witnessing a surge in their prices.
The lost cause
Spectrum, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 21/01/2018
» Sureerat Buanak, 53, hesitated when her ex-husband invited their eight-year-old son Naruedol "Oat" Yuanuwong to come stay with him and his new partner for one month in Samut Sakhon. During the year, Nong Oat was based in Bangkok with his mother, and she was used to having him around. But since it was summer holidays, it felt like a good time for him to get out.
For king, country and disbanded brothers
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/01/2018
» A Christian Thai soldier has embarked on a mission to help fellow veterans and their families after he was inspired by the footprints of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was cremated in October after one year of mourning.