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Consumers full of cheer in December
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2018
» Consumer confidence rose for a fifth straight month in December, boosted by robust tourism, growing exports, state stimulus measures and a public less worried about the political situation.
Two plunge off balcony
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 05/01/2018
» PATTAYA: A man and his teenage daughter fell from the balcony of a condominium building in Pattaya, Chon Buri yesterday, suffering serious injuries.
Ivory towers won't fall
News, Postbag, Published on 05/01/2018
» Re: "Let's ban ivory here", (PostBag, Jan 3).
'Phuyai' must lead kids by good example
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/01/2018
» As National Children's Day draws near, it's time for the public to pay attention to the annual slogan (<i>kham kwan</i>) thought up each year by the prime minister of the day for kids.
MQDC touts New Years influx
Business, Published on 05/01/2018
» The world's most popular city destination, Bangkok, drew more than 780,000 visitors over the 2017 New Year period, up 30% from last year.
2018 is the year to breathe life into Paris Agreement
News, John Light, Published on 05/01/2018
» This will be a big year for the Paris climate agreement. The broad outlines of the deal were figured out in 2015, but the specific rules governing what it requires countries to do will have to be written by the end of 2018.
North Korea's Olympic gambit is a big opportunity
News, Adam Minter, Published on 05/01/2018
» This week, South Korea accepted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's offer of "urgent" talks over his country's participation in the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Although the sudden engagement over what might amount to two figure skaters crossing the border may not seem like a big deal, history suggests that ignoring the entreaty could be a major missed opportunity.
Oil market recovery modest at best
Business, Published on 05/01/2018
» The oil market made a modest recovery last year, as production cuts by Opec and its allies helped lift prices. However, the nagging global surplus persisted, due mainly to the relentless rise in US output from producers encouraged by rising prices.
Phuket villa outlook a mixed bag
Business, Published on 05/01/2018
» Phuket villas priced between 8-15 million baht will continue to see healthy take-up rates this year while those priced over 300 million baht hold gloomy prospects, says property consultant Knight Frank Phuket.
Give wildlife right of way
News, Editorial, Published on 05/01/2018
» Record numbers of visitors at Khao Yai National Park, especially during the New Year holidays, would not be a reason for concern if tourists had not increased the hazards for wild animals. The most pressing danger comes with personal car use which has resulted in crashes which have killed and injured many wild animals over the past decade.