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Making Mama instant everywhere
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 04/01/2018
» As the domestic market matures, the amalgamated firm of two listed companies under Saha Group is seeking more market opportunities overseas and plans to spend over 200 million baht to set up instant noodle factories abroad in 2018.
Holding pattern for energy prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2018
» Prices for energy, including oil, gas and electricity, are expected to change slightly in 2018, with the levy collected from retail sales projected to be only slightly higher than in 2017, say government and industry officials.
A new kind of accommodation for the weary traveller
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/01/2018
» As travellers get bored with ordinary hotels, poshtels and themed hotels are stepping in. Steps from the busy Huai Khwang MRT, there is a unique place where backpackers know they can stay in style while exploring the city like locals.
The craft of running performance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/01/2018
» For a century-old business, thriving in today's competitive world is about embracing age-old craftsmanship while pursuing modern technical ideas. This principle was apparent when we visited Mizuno's head office in Osaka recently.
Rouhani has most to lose from strife
News, Published on 04/01/2018
» Iranian authorities are concerned that nationwide unrest will undermine the clerical establishment and want to stamp out the protests quickly, senior government officials say. But the person with the most to lose is President Hassan Rouhani.
Govt must try harder
News, Postbag, Published on 04/01/2018
» There seems to be a constant stream of new initiatives emanating from the government "dream factory" on how to boost tourism.
E-pay glitch a bad omen
News, Editorial, Published on 04/01/2018
» When the clocks rolled over to the year 2000, most companies and organisations around the world survived the anticipated Y2K computer bug related to formatting and storage of calendar data. But as Thailand was saying goodbye to 2017 on Dec 31, the country's national e-payment system, PromptPay, failed to handle a similar foreseeable computer problem -- the calendar changing to 2018.
City street eats not made for ordinary folk
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/01/2018
» Jubilation for "street food" restaurant owner Jay Fai, who earned a prestigious Michelin Star last month, has ended in a twist.
'Tis the season to stop giving officials gifts
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thanks to the "no gift" policy, a directive instructing state officials not to accept or give expensive gifts, most state offices have celebrated the festive season in a different atmosphere.
Excise eyes consumption tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2018
» The Excise Department is studying a levy on goods deemed to have a negative effect on consumers' health and the environment, in the hopes of reducing incentives to consume such products, says director-general Krisada Chinavicharana.