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An accident waiting to happen
Spectrum, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/07/2018
» Serious efforts to tighten safety standards for foreign tourists scared away by the tragedy of 47 Chinese visitors killed when a boat capsized off the Phuket coastline early this month fail to ease the concerns of deputy Tourist Police Bureau chief Surachate Hakparn about a possible repeat of the tragedy.
Advice for hotel owners
Spectrum, Published on 08/07/2018
» The developer of a hotel must invariably choose whether to operate the hotel as well or to employ a third-party operator. Certainly, there are savings to be gained from a do-it-yourself approach; however, the time, energy, and complexity of hotel management should not be taken lightly.
Charm in the river bend
Spectrum, Published on 13/05/2018
» Bangkok has no shortage of options when it comes to purchasing a condominium for use or investment, but the riverside has always been a favourite spot for both occupants and investors alike.
A life in limbo
Spectrum, Published on 06/05/2018
» It is Monday morning in Suan Phlu, Bangkok. Its streets as busy as usual -- motorbike taxis rushing by, vendors selling fruit on the corner, a Koel singing its annoying song and someone somewhere cooking fish. The city is full of life. And yet, just a few hundred metres from the air-conditioned cafe in which I am sitting, more than a thousand men, women and even children are deprived of the ability to take part in this life. Seen from the soi's main street, the unassuming complex bears an equally unassuming sign which reads "Immigration Bureau". The building conveys little of the reality behind it.
Second time around
Spectrum, Published on 01/04/2018
» Residential condominium prices in prime downtown locations of Bangkok have been reaching new highs almost every six months for the past two years. The increases have driven the cost of ownership beyond the reach of many buyers, which has led to a renewed interest in well-located and well-maintained older buildings in comparably prime locations.
School's out ... for good?
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/02/2018
» Thailand has a huge demographic challenge. Its population is ageing quickly, and the number of college-aged students is predicted to decline sharply through 2040. The country has more university seats than it needs, but higher-learning institutions are under increasing pressure to maintain enrollments.
Millennials point new way to work
Spectrum, Published on 18/02/2018
» The millennial generation has a higher percentage of people starting their own businesses or freelancing their skills thanks to the convenience of online and mobile technologies. In addition, more employees are telecommuting and working remotely, with the blessing of their companies. These shifts in technology, the growth of small and medium enterprises and freelancing have led to the growth of a new kind of office known as co-working space. Many are wondering if this is a threat or any opportunity in the office business.
The dark side of live streaming
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 28/01/2018
» As an only child, Phop, a 21-year-old Bangkok native, was used to getting what he wanted. After divorcing Phop's father when her son was five, his mother raised him on her own.
The passion of Phra Phayom Kalayano
Spectrum, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/01/2018
» The name of Phra Phayom Kalayano -- the famous abbot of Wat Suan Kaeo in Nonthaburi -- has various connotations. For religion, he is a prolific sermon giver whose lively oratory style lures the younger generation to listen to the Lord Buddha's teachings. For social development, the 68-year-old monk is a living example of a Phra Nak Pattana -- or a developing monk who works to improve the lives of poor people.
Building a more livable Bangkok
Spectrum, Published on 07/01/2018
» Global urban population growth is expected to skyrocket by 2050 with an anticipated 70% of the world's population living in cities, according to a recent article in Blueprint, a global magazine presented by CBRE.