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Guru's Weekly Pick: Mar 16-22
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/03/2018
» 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!
Uttama: EEC drawing in hordes of interested firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2018
» Many local and foreign companies have expressed intentions to invest in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme, encouraged by related legislation approved in February, and all projects are expected to get started soon, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Industrial estates buoyed by EEC law
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/03/2018
» The approval of the new Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) law in late February will help drive the industrial sector and boost the residential market, property experts say.
CGH to inject B1bn for revamp
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 12/03/2018
» CGH, formerly known as Central General Hospital Group, plans to spend at least 1 billion baht over the next three years to expand and invest in medical facilities. The move is part of efforts to capitalise on growing demand from domestic and international markets.
Capital's original CBD set to rise again
Spectrum, Published on 11/03/2018
» Large mixed-use developments now under construction or scheduled to start in the future are creating new buzz in Bangkok’s original central business district (CBD). When completed sometime between now and 2025, they will add even more value to already prime locations. The focus of all this activity is around Sathon and Silom roads, and Lumpini Park.
How women pay the costs of development
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/03/2018
» Heading down a dirt road, Khampan Suprom zigzags her motorcycle through the grove, passing a small reservoir and plantation on the way. She comes to park under some trees. Dressed in her gardening apron and rain boots, she dismounts and drifts towards her vegetable garden.
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.