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Exodus chapter two: Fresh wave prepares to call it quits
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/04/2016
» Four years ago, Somrak Sila thought of leaving the country to work in Cambodia. But only now, two years after the coup, is the gallery owner seriously considering her options: continue her business by showcasing less provocative artists and material, or set up a new business in Portugal where she can operate more freely.
Fresh push to outlaw asbestos
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/11/2014
» The Industry Ministry will resubmit a proposal to the cabinet to ban the use and production of asbestos by 2020.
R&D boost bid 'aims to increase competitiveness'
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/11/2014
» The Science and Technology Ministry will propose two measures to the cabinet this month in an attempt to increase research and development expenditures to 1% of the gross domestic product by 2016.
Lawyers urge libel 'amnesty'
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/09/2014
» The Lawyers Council of Thailand has called on government to drop all defamation charges against media professionals and activists or risk stifling freedom of expression.
Rights activist says criminal case will test military's foreign labour promises
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/07/2014
» At noon sharp last Wednesday, British migrant worker and rights activist Andy Hall pleaded not guilty through an interpreter in front of two judges at the Phra Khanong Court. In his first formal appearance before a Thai court in the fourth and latest criminal charge laid against him by a pineapple juice maker, he looked surprisingly calm.
Duo have new twist on old idea
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/05/2014
» DUESSELDORF: How to cope with electricity demand in 2050?
Scientist shortage threatens competitiveness
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/04/2014
» High-school student Piriyakorn Kornpitack was certain he made the right decision when he applied for the science programme at one of the country’s most prestigious secondary schools.
Manop happy to return to his roots
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/02/2014
» When Manop Kaewkoi quit his job and returned to the family homestead in Surin province to grow and start selling organic rice two years ago, his mother was greatly upset because she did not want her son to end up a poor farmer like the rest of the family. She even refused to accept any money from him.
R&D investment doubled in 2011
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 22/01/2014
» Investment by the private sector in research and development (R&D) doubled in 2011 from 2010, signalling Thailand is on the right track towards its goal of research contributing to 1% of GDP by 2016.
HDD makers air concerns
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/10/2013
» Hard-disk drive (HDD) makers have asked the Board of Investment (BoI) to offer more incentives to their suppliers under the new investment policies.