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Guru's Weekly Pick: Mar 9-15
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/03/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Alibaba hub to launch next month
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2018
» Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group expects its smart digital hub project in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to get off the ground in April.
Managing talent in the new economy
Business, Published on 01/03/2018
» The polarised forces of competition and cooperation are driving the new era of globalisation. Nations, including Thailand, are being challenged to improve their performance as well as regulations to keep pace with new political developments and advances in technology.
Urban awakening
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 26/02/2018
» The rapid growth of cities in developing countries is one of the greatest economic, social and environmental challenges facing the world today. The huge wave of rural-to-urban migration over the last few decades is forcing policymakers to come up with sustainable ways to accommodate rising populations.
Surge in startup funding led by e-commerce, marketplace
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 23/02/2018
» The total funding raised for startups in Thailand last year is estimated at US$106 million (3.33 billion baht), with e-commerce and marketplace the biggest sector, says Techsauce Media Co, a local tech content provider.
'Happy' uni students still need to lift grades
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 21/02/2018
» The recent international rankings that show almost all leading Thai universities plunged in scores and ratings must serve as a wake-up call to the government and policymakers -- Thailand's higher education system needs improvement.
Natural hair-colouring in a classy setting
Life, Noko, Published on 20/02/2018
» There’s no limit to hair colours, as funky red, yellow, blue and green are among the 64 shades shelved at the Beauty Library, a vintage-style hair and beauty salon located on Sukhumvit 33.
EEC aerotropolis study likely to wrap up in 2019
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2018
» The government expects the EEC aerotropolis’ feasibility study to be completed in the next 18 months, says EEC Office secretarygeneral Kanit Sangsubhan.
Unseen killers are wildlife's worst enemies
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/02/2018
» Unquestionably, construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta is the man of the moment. His name is on everyone's lips, after he and three of his entourage were arrested and charged with poaching in Unesco's World Heritage Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary on Feb 4.
Research: EEC tech outlays to hike GDP growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2018
» The government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development should lift economic growth to above 5% from 3-4%, Siam Commercial Bank's (SCB) research unit forecast yesterday.