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Made for walking
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/02/2012
» The advent of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 will prompt several labour-intensive industries to relocate to neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam and China to take advantage of cheaper costs.
Expert calls for changes to logistics
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/01/2012
» Thai businesses must change their logistics management to guard against new risks following the massive flood crisis, an expert in logistics and supply chains told a seminar at the BoI Fair yesterday.
Government urged to act on high-speed rail network
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/01/2012
» The private sector is urging the government to move forward quickly with plans to construct a high-speed rail network within five years.
Bua Bhat senses opportunity in crisis
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/01/2012
» In Thailand's design industry, everyone knows Bua Bhat, famed for its eco-friendly, handmade home-furnishing products and furniture made out of discarded rags from garment factories.
Thailand's furniture industry looks to intra-Asean markets
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/01/2012
» Thailand's furniture industry should increasingly depend on intra-Asean markets in order to move away from Europe and the US, which have been experiencing economic downturns.
Toshiba voices frustration with state over waivers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/01/2012
» Electronics manufacturer Toshiba Thailand is urging quick approval from the government for its proposal to waive import taxes on electronic goods to reverse a shortage of its products in the wake of the flood crisis.
Wanted: About half a million more labourers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/01/2012
» Labour needed in the auto parts industry is set to double in the next nine years as Thailand becomes one of the world's top five vehicle exporters.