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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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Low earners 'facing debt trap'
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 23/11/2012
» Rising household debt in Thailand is becoming a concern, with the risk of a major debt trap not all that remote, particularly for the lowest earners, according to consultancy Grant Thornton Thailand.
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Pattaya market poses risks
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/09/2012
» Condominium buyers are being warned to be more careful when considering Pattaya, as small developers may face difficulties actually starting construction of their projects, according to a new study.
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Khao Yai a second-home mecca
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/08/2012
» Khao Yai National Park is making a comeback as a major destination for urban dwellers looking for second homes to diversify potential risks to their residences, say property firms.
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Legal issues remain obstacle
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 14/06/2012
» Thailand risks losing the regional race for foreign direct investment, as authorities have failed to foster an environment of legal certainty for foreign businesses to operate here, says Herbert Smith LLP, a full-service international law firm.
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Demographic shift endangers farming
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 01/06/2012
» The biggest threat to food security in Southeast Asia stems from the simple fact that farmers, the most important stakeholder in the value chain, no longer want to be farmers.
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Flood-prevention plans need vigilance
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/05/2012
» To retain reinsurers' confidence in the country's flood management, the government should focus on maintenance of projects and develop one consistent source of information about nationwide flood defences, says JBA Risk Management.
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Most state banks enjoy robust Q1 but GSB lagging
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 23/04/2012
» Despite unexpected loan growth for other state banks in the last three months, a decline in the Government Savings Bank's profits and new lending are a cause for concern, says the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
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Lots of work to go around
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 18/04/2012
» While some critics say the new 300-baht daily minimum wage will backfire as companies relocate or fire workers to save costs, ManpowerGroup, one of the world's leading recruitment agencies, says the effects are not likely to be that dramatic.
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Reinsurers say country lacks data on flood-risk assessment
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 23/03/2012
» A comprehensive information system and preventive infrastructure must be established to avoid future shocks and severe losses from natural disasters such as floods, reinsurance experts say.
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