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High price of progress
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 23/03/2020
» Over the past two decades, Asia's growth story has caught the world's attention as the region has become bigger, richer and more connected. But this remarkable development has come with some unwelcome by-products for many people.
High price of 'progress'
News, Postbag, Published on 10/05/2020
» Anyone who has spent time in Chiang Mai will know that massive environmental destruction along with huge increases in atmospheric pollution has been the result of this city's development from what was once a beautiful small town.
The price of liberty
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 28/05/2020
» The late management guru Peter Drucker, who presciently advocated back-office outsourcing and corporate decentralisation at a time when such smart cost-saving techniques were anathema to do-it-all mega-corporations, had a few other tricks up his sleeve.
Rice price scheme renewed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» The National Rice Policy Committee approved in principle on Thursday the rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020/21 crop year, which is expected to use a budget of 85.2 billion baht.
The price of safety
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/06/2020
» When it comes to the new normal, the Thai Chana application -- which requires people to scan a Thai Chana Quick Response (QR) code to check in and check out of places they visit, stop by or dine at -- is certain to be familiar for those living in Thailand as a post-Covid-19 measure.
Rice price guarantees unchanged
Chatrudee Theparat and Reuters, Published on 17/07/2020
» Guaranteed rice prices for the 2020-21 crop year will be unchanged from those of the previous season, the National Rice Policy Committee decided on Friday.
Price discrimination in focus
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/10/2020
» A board member has voiced concerns about the telecom regulator's possible move to roll back an order that bars mobile operators from charging users making phone calls to those in the same network and others at different rates.
Oil price outlook steady
Business, Thai Oil Plc, Published on 08/01/2021
» Dubai crude oil prices, the benchmark used in Southeast Asia, are forecast to average between US$45 and $55 per barrel this year -- they ended 2020 around $51 -- as the market expects that the Covid-19 pandemic will ease and economic activity is likely to pick up.
The price of progress
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 25/04/2018
» Members of the Pom Mahakan community gave a tearful farewell to their homes on Sunday, as the historically significant site and its centennial houses will be torn down to make way for a park project backed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The last structures will be gone by the end of the week.
Pineapple price bounce seen
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2018
» The government believes pineapple prices are set to recover by the end of next month after efforts to connect modern trade, fresh markets and state Thong Fah Pracha Rat low-cost outlets nationwide to help absorb existing supply.