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Germany's green guru touts feed-in tariffs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/02/2013
» Both the government and the financial sector have a bigger role to play in Thailand's shift to renewable energy, says a German politician and energy policy expert.
Natural Warrior
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/03/2013
» Research normally has a long shelf life in Thailand, if not forever. This is unsurprising in a country that spends trifling amounts on "research and non-development".
PTTEP game for more Africa outlays
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/12/2012
» Thailand's sole petroleum explorer, PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), estimates its recently acquired UK-based Cove Energy will require US$1.3 billion in investment capital for its operation the next five years.
Tesco Lotus goes back to school
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 08/01/2013
» One of the most startling realisations for parents helping their children with homework is discovering that their own grasp of simple school subjects has dwindled over time.
Waste not, want not
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 08/01/2013
» For a nation obsessed with cleanliness, the thought of drinking water sourced from sewage seems preposterous, but Thais must resign themselves to doing just that as water shortages become increasingly common, says a leading wastewater treatment manufacturer.
Honda expects strong motorcycle sales
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/01/2013
» AP Honda, the local distributor of the Japanese company's motorcycles, expects sales growth of 4% this year to 1.55 million units.
Chevrolet celebrates record sales year
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 11/01/2013
» Chevrolet, part of US-based General Motors (GM), ended 2012 with record-breaking sales growth of 139% over 2011, thanks to the government's first-time car buyer scheme and strong post-flood demand.
East-West corridor hits a roadblock
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 14/01/2013
» It has been two decades since the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delineated one of the most ambitious road links in modern Asian history: the East West Economic Corridor (EWEC).
Electronics exports see LED at end of tunnel
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/01/2013
» Electronics exports are expected to resume growth and top 1 trillion baht this year after stagnating the past two years following heavy floods in 2011, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tarad.com urges web use to grow abroad
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/01/2013
» Small and medium-sized enterprises must start looking at the possibility of expanding their business internationally and applying technology to help them reach that goal, says Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, the founder and managing director of Tarad.com.