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Jaow Teu, the clever pig
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/04/2014
» Jaow Teu is a two-and-a-half month old pig who lives in rural Sukhothai province. She is very different than the other pigs on her farm.
Change-makers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/04/2014
» Recently the BTS launched a campaign to encourage Thais to start using escalators properly. Y’know, walk on the left side or stay on the right if you want to stand still. While we’re at it, we think they should discourage people from hugging the centre poles between their buttocks unless they’re strippers (go to fb.com/ohmysat to see what we’re talking about).
Workers face increasing debts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/04/2014
» The quality of life of Thai workers is the worst in six years, as the economic slowdown and higher cost of living have resulted in inadequate income to cover higher expenses, leading many of them to rely on unorganised loans.
M Link completes major restructuring
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/04/2014
» M Link Asia Corporation, a handset and mobile accessories distribution firm, is resuming its aggressive business activities and planning a major comeback in the highly competitive market after completing its major shareholding restructure.
Vacharaphol to invest B6bn in digital TV
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 25/04/2014
» Triple V Broadcast, the broadcasting arm of Thai Rath publisher Vacharaphol Group, is set to invest 6 billion baht on its digital TV business in an effort to be among the top-five free TV channels in the next three years.
Collection expected to miss target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2014
» The government’s revenue collection for the 2014 fiscal year is expected to fall at least 50 billion baht short of its target due largely to the faltering economy and overestimated excise diesel tax, an informed source at the Finance Ministry said.
BECL forecasts 15% net profit uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/04/2014
» The SET-listed Bangkok Expressway (BECL) expects 15% net profit growth this year thanks to a 4% increase in revenue and higher contributions from its associated companies.
No degree, no problem: Follow the road to riches
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 25/04/2014
» This is probably one of the hottest months we have experienced and my electricity bill is rising rapidly with the temperature. In fact, I seem to have had a lot of expenses lately, especially paying for services of non-college workers.
Sawad seeks B1.73bn from IPO
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/04/2014
» Srisawad Power 1979 (Sawad), a car title lender, will raise 1.73 billion baht in fresh funds from earmarking 250 million shares to the public to capitalise on the sizzling initial public offering (IPO) market.
Yuan plays greater trade role
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/04/2014
» The yuan is expected to play a greater role in trade settlement with half of China's trade with emerging markets amounting to US$2 trillion by 2015, says a senior HSBC official.