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Strong nationwide base keeps Muangthai Leasing on a roll
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 06/11/2015
» Muangthai Leasing Plc (MTLS), which listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand last November, has grown from a small provincial finance company 23 years ago to a provider of secured and unsecured loans to customers nationwide. Chief executive Chuchat Petaumpai discusses the company's strategy and outlook.
BAAC plans slew of farm relief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2015
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has earmarked 15 billion baht in soft-loan credits to help farmers cope with the drought.
Online book sales increase
Business, Published on 06/11/2015
» Book publishers and sellers are turning more to e-commerce channels, as today's consumers like to buy books online, says the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
A close look at household debt and economic fragility
Business, Published on 06/11/2015
» Amid the bleak economic outlook, the government has been rolling out stimulus schemes -- injecting money into communities via the Village Funds, providing liquidity for small businesses and supporting farmers. Its property stimulus package has received the most attention. It includes 10 billion baht in loans from the Government Housing Bank, a reduction in transfer fees to 0.01% from 2% and generous tax deductions.
Chicken, ham -- what else isn't 'safe'?
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/11/2015
» Meat lovers are probably now reluctant to order their favourite dishes following the recent announcement by the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer, which stated that processed meats such as ham, bacon and sausages can cause bowel cancer.
Star of infinity
Life, Published on 06/11/2015
» A specialist in contemporary skeleton movements, Roger Dubuis designates 2015 as the Year of the Astral Skeleton with its openwork expertise showcased in Excalibur models grouped under three main themes: Technical, Automatic and Creative Skeletons.
10 days of delicious gourmet dining
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 06/11/2015
» From Monday until Nov 20, The St. Regis Bangkok showcases a star-studded culinary line-up of celebrity chefs, mixologists and oyster producers, who will come from across the globe to offer top-notch gastronomic experiences to epicures in the City of Angels.
Beast mode
Guru, Adam Kohut, Published on 06/11/2015
» For the last year, visitors to and citizens of Chiang Mai have been drawn toward the canary-yellow paint of Beast Burger's food truck, eager to order from a simple three-item menu that delivers exactly what is promised: forces of nature.
Flower power
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2015
» Are flowers food? Yes and no. In the hands of Purida "Chef Pu" Theeraphong, the new corporate chef of Osha, you'll be surprised at how palatable petals can be. With 17 years of experience in restaurants in Australia and Thailand, chef Pu introduces a flower-inspired Thai dinner, called "Osha-The Floral Set" , commemorating her joining the Osha team.
Time to Feel the force
Life, Published on 06/11/2015
» Trocadero Group introduces the Orient M-Force 2015 Collection, an authentic mechanical diver's watch made in Japan. It was designed as a modern variation of the M-Force-EX00, the first M-Force model released in 1997 and well-received in overseas markets.