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Solar panel buyers putting safety first
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» As electricity prices remain volatile and climate concerns intensify, rooftop solar panels have become an increasingly attractive option for Thai households.
AI key to revamping disaster management
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/07/2025
» Dual-use infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered risk analysis, and community empowerment are the key components needed to drive disaster resilience in an era of mounting climate uncertainty.
Tris upbeat on life sector expanding this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2025
» Thailand's life insurance sector is expected to expand steadily this year, supported by rising health awareness and growing demand for critical illness coverage, while non-life insurers may see margins tighten amid rising claims from natural disasters, says credit rating agency Tris.
Contractors warned of looming private sector hazards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» SET-listed contractors heavily reliant on private sector construction may face challenges next year due to the economic slowdown, while those focused on public projects will likely benefit from reduced competition, according to Kasikorn Securities.
IT companies support ministry's tablet initiative in schools
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2023
» IT firms backed the Education Ministry's plan to provide all students and teachers nationwide with a tablet to promote equal opportunity in education, while suggesting an appropriate strategy regarding device specifications, suitable courseware and the most suitable skills for students.
What is the current cannabis situation?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 17/08/2022
» It has been over two months since Thailand legalised the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes.
Chocolate Makers Are Having a Hard Time Cutting Down on Sugar
Business, Saabira Chaudhuri, Published on 24/11/2020
» A longstanding push to slash sugar in chocolate has stalled, leaving confectionery makers in a sticky situation amid the threat of regulation that could hit sales.
3M CEO on N95 Masks: 'Demand Exceeds Our Production Capacity'
Business, Austen Hufford, Published on 04/04/2020
» American manufacturers say it will be months before they meet demand for high-quality masks, part of a broader breakdown in the effort to supply enough protective gear and lifesaving equipment to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Hazy shade of winter
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk & Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/01/2020
» Waking up to a misty skyline resembling the mysterious town of Silent Hill, a survival horror video game, with the haze foreshadowing obscured dangers lurking in thick smog, is jarring for all Bangkok residents.
Tee up and transform
Business, Shashank Luthra, Published on 09/10/2019
» As I watched Shane Lowry win the British Open a few months ago, I tried to get my younger daughter interested in golf by highlighting its uniqueness. Unlike most other sports, I told her, you don't just compete against your opponents, but also against the course you are playing on. While the rules of the game never vary, the conditions under which it is played change dramatically with every course.