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Trade show puts character market under the spotlight
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/11/2025
» The Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT) says Thai characters have strong growth potential and urges creators to quickly adapt to new trends in order to compete effectively with foreign-created characters.
Organiser expects 1.3m at book fair
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has announced the upcoming 53rd National Book Fair and 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair 2025, aiming to draw more than 1.3 million visitors.
The Stark reality of a company in decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/07/2023
» As the public awaits clarity on the formation of a new government, investor confidence is trying to rebound from the plunge caused by alleged fraud at Stark Corporation.
DSI to grill 2 former Stark execs
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/07/2023
» Two former executives of financially ailing Stark Corporation are being summoned by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to answer charges that they falsified financial statements of the listed company.
Debt-stricken Stark seeks way to avoid delisting
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/06/2023
» Stark Corporation Public Company Limited, the Thai industrial cable maker at the centre of an accounting scandal and debt default that rattled financial markets, plans to restructure its debt to stave off a forced delisting.
A 99% stock crash and shock default raise alarm
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/06/2023
» Only a year ago Stark Corporation looked like a Thai corporate success story. Backed by a wealthy local businessman, the nearly US$2 billion maker of electrical cables was an aggressive acquirer making its first major push beyond Asia.
Agency focuses on foreign investments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/12/2022
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is gearing up to support foreign investments in Thailand through joint ventures and partnerships with local entities in technology, targeting US$1 billion worth of deals over five years.
Publishers and booksellers association predicts revival of market growth
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 04/10/2022
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) expects the publishing market to return to growth this year following the easing in the Covid-19 situation.
'Out with man haters', cry Korean anti-feminists
Asia focus, Choe Sang-Hun of the New York Times, Published on 17/01/2022
» SEOUL: They have shown up whenever women rallied against sexual violence and gender bias in South Korea. Dozens of young men, mostly dressed in black, taunted the protesters, squealing and chanting, "Thud! Thud!" to imitate the noise they said the "ugly feminist pigs" made when they walked.
Premium sedan feel
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 08/11/2021
» The Honda Civic -- first introduced as an economical three-door hatchback -- which was popular among college students in the 1970s has evolved over the years.