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Yala's durians are catching up
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/08/2018
» For three decades, Samarn Mamajaeha, a 57-year-old farmer and father of eight, earned about 200,000 baht a year from selling durian at 60-65 baht per kilogramme.
Reform dividend
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» After decades of pursuing a closed economy and heavy reliance on state-owned enterprises, Vietnam has undergone a significant transformation and is now a bona fide Asian Tiger. Roaring ahead with annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6-7%, the one-party state has attracted investors from all over the world eager to establish businesses in the country of 93 million.
Can Turkey rewrite crisis playbook?
Asia focus, Published on 27/08/2018
» Whether by accident or design, Turkey is trying to rewrite the chapter on crisis management in the emerging-market playbook.
A typical guy with an untypical talent
Life, Published on 27/08/2018
» Everybody remembers the first time they met Joshua Bell. And every memory is the same.
DeChambeau captures Northern Trust event by four shots
AFP, Published on 27/08/2018
» PARAMUS (UNITED STATES) - Bryson DeChambeau says he is now on a "double mission" after his impressive four-shot victory at the PGA Northern Trust tournament on Sunday.
Alvarez slams 'hypocrite' Golovkin ahead of rematch
AFP, Published on 27/08/2018
» LOS ANGELES - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez branded middleweight rival Gennady Golovkin a "hypocrite" on Sunday as their war of words escalated ahead of next month's eagerly anticipated rematch in Las Vegas.
Gold investment scam suspect surrenders to police
Nujaree Raekrun, Published on 27/08/2018
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A key suspect in a gold buying scam that investors claim cost them about 100 million baht has turned herself in to police to face fraud charges.
Making education higher: The Webster way
Published on 27/08/2018
» With the spotlight on the modernisation of the nation’s economy and the drive to achieve Thailand 4.0, doubts over the country’s ability to achieve such lofty goals have called into question the capacity of the current educational system to support the development of its ambitions. The realisation of Thailand’s wide-spread educational shortcomings has resulted in more parents than ever striving to provide an international standard of education for their children. With the escalating cost of overseas tuition and associated expenditures rising beyond the reach of many families, local institutions have been established to fulfil the needs of this discerning group of parents, many of whom would prefer their children to enjoy their formative years closer to home.
Landmark verdict on Myanmar Reuters journalists postponed
Published on 27/08/2018
» YANGON: The case of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar who faced a ruling Monday that could see them each jailed for up to 14 years has been postponed until Sept 3, reportedly because the judge is in poor health. The landmark case ignited global outcry after they were arrested while investigating a Rohingya massacre.