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Foreign investors look set to double their bond purchases
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/04/2013
» Foreign funds snapped up 30 billion baht worth of Thai bonds, mainly long-term notes, from April 1-12, equal to their usual average monthly purchase, said Niwat Kanjanaphoomin, president of the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
KTB changes tack to focus on fees
Business, Published on 18/04/2013
» State-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) is focusing more on high-yielding retail banking and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans in order to boost non-interest income, underscoring the fierce competition in these segments among big banks.
Family fortunes
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/04/2013
» The name of Sean Christopher Hill may not be familiar to Thai people. But his good looks and easy-going, down-to-earth and humorous personality make him as attractive as a celebrity.
BIG aims for lead in hydrogen transport
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/04/2013
» Bangkok Industrial Gas Co (BIG), the country's largest extractor of atmospheric gases, plans to become a pioneer in supplying hydrogen as an alternative fuel in the transport sector.
Oiling the wheels
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 18/04/2013
» For health reasons, consumers are advised to reuse cooking oil only once and discard it after the second use.
Dvaravati art in Isan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/04/2013
» More than 500km away from Bangkok is Fa Daed Song Yang City dating back to the Dvaravati period (6th-12th centuries) and located in what is now Ban Sema in Kamalasai district of Kalasin. It was registered by the Fine Arts Department as a historic site in 1936.
Gaining through loss
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/04/2013
» Last month I encountered the sudden loss of the most beloved person in my life _ my father. Despite being in a state of shock, I had to force myself to remain strong and move on. That hardest time brought me a lot of bad and also some surprisingly good memories. It was when I realised the meaning of true friendship. It was when I knew that some friends were more willing to lend me a helping hand than certain selfish relatives and that friendship is priceless.
It's about 'Time'
Life, Published on 18/04/2013
» Chinese artist Da Yu's debut exhibition "Time" opens at Artery Post-Modern Gallery tomorrow, promising to showcase his unique style and fun creativity.
The Phantom to seduce thai audiences
Life, Published on 18/04/2013
» The romantic and much-loved musical, The Phantom Of The Opera, will be staged in Bangkok for a strictly limited season at Muang Thai Rachadalai Theatre from May 7 to June 9. The show time is Tuesday to Sunday at 7.30pm, plus a 2pm matinee on weekends. The world-renowned musical with Andrew Lloyd Webber's unforgettable score will come with spectacular sets and dazzling special effects that will bring the legendary love story into life.
Korean popsters return
Life, Published on 18/04/2013
» South Korean pop-rock band CNBlue will make a comeback for an exhilarating concert early next month.