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Turnaround artist embraces new challenge
Business, Published on 04/01/2020
» As the youngest chief of the Government Pension Fund (GPF) with assets under management of nearly 1 trillion baht and the man who led the turnaround of Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank), Vitai Ratanakorn has already made his mark. But he has an even more ambitious goal to navigate change in organisations where he works for.
Plenty of banana skins in FA Cup
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/01/2020
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup is definitely not what it used to be, the third round is still one of the more eagerly anticipated weekends in English football.
Shares retreat on US-Iran conflict fears
Business, Published on 04/01/2020
» Recap: Most regional stock markets shed early gains on Friday as geopolitical tensions soared after a US airstrike at Baghdad airport killed one of the most powerful figures in Iran, Maj Gen Qassem Soleimani, head of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards.
In beautifying efforts, don't lose sight of reality
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/01/2020
» After watching Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang's clip wishing us all well for 2020, I asked myself if I should, in his words, "feel blessed", especially since the reality is the complete opposite.
For the people
News, Postbag, Published on 04/01/2020
» It must be acknowledged by foreign "guests" that Thai politics, taken as a whole, is quite incomprehensible. For example, does a military-run democracy mean that the military has declared war against the people? Or is the government actually weak and hiding behind "threats" to remain in power?
Year in review: The winners and losers of 2019
News, Published on 04/01/2020
» As 2020 begins, we take one last look at the year that was. Whether in Bangkok, Singapore or New York, consumers and investors took note as US President Trump continued his disruptive approach to diplomacy and pushed back on China trade practices in 2019.
KBank seeks modest home loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2020
» Kasikornbank (KBank) aims for low-double-digit mortgage growth this year, driven by online vendors and the freelance market, which offer vast business opportunities with low competition.
Tattooists will be required to get checkups annually
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2020
» Tattooists at parlours across the country face new rules aimed at protecting the health of their customers.
Ratch sells 49% stake in HKH to Gulf
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2020
» Ratch Group Plc has sold a 49% stake in Hin Kong Power Holding Co (HKH) to Gulf Energy Development Plc to form a joint investment for the 1,400-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Ratchaburi.
Egat, PTT to step up investment plans
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2020
» Two state enterprises -- the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and PTT -- are being told to accelerate their investment plans both domestically and abroad to take advantage of the strong baht, says Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.