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MRTA eyes Japan model for Praram 9
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/12/2025
» Tokyo: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is adopting Japan's well-established Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model as it prepares to launch its first commercial land development project early next year.
Senate shoots down casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Senate has formally rejected the government's draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.
Heroes of productivity growth
News, Chris Bradley & Jan Mischke, Published on 03/06/2025
» Few doubt that productivity growth is good for society. It generally translates into higher wages, a consumer surplus (prices below what you are willing to pay), larger profits, and greater shareholder value. Less understood, however, is how productivity growth is created. New research from the McKinsey Global Institute shows that the lion's share comes from just a few firms making audacious moves.
Canada opens office to promote regional push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/05/2025
» Export Development Canada (EDC) launched its newest Asian office in Bangkok yesterday to support Canadian businesses as they enter the Thai market.
Harassment plagues mining firms
News, Clyde Russell, Published on 16/12/2024
» The sexual harassment lawsuits filed in Australia against global mining giants BHP Group and Rio Tinto are more than just another potential public relations disaster and possible hit to the bottom line.
Japan faces upheaval as LDP bloc loses majority
News, Alastair Gale & Yuki Hagiwara & Yoshiaki Nohara, Published on 29/10/2024
» Japan faces a period of political instability after the ruling coalition failed to win a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009, setting up a race among two main blocs to form a government.
Capital idea, Indonesia. Now for some reality
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 21/08/2024
» Capital cities don't just happen. They develop slowly over decades, perhaps centuries, before resembling their creator's dream -- if they ever do. Indonesia is discovering such massive endeavours are hard work and prone to delays. Economics has an annoying habit of intruding.
Triathletes are lab rats for Seine cleanup stunt
News, David Fickling, Published on 01/08/2024
» What's not to like about a sparkling bathing spot in the middle of a global city?
Royal passion for military matters
News, Published on 05/07/2024
» When His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended to the throne, he became the ex-officio head of the armed forces -- the army, the navy and the air force -- as stipulated by the constitution and royal tradition.
Military education for a young prince
News, Published on 03/07/2024
» In 1956, HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn entered kindergarten at the age of four at the Chitralada School in Dusit Palace.