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China's 'durian diplomacy' expands with Cambodia's first direct air shipments of fruit
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/08/2025
» The first Cambodian durians arrived in China's central province of Henan by air over the weekend, marking the official launch of a direct air corridor for fresh fruit between the two nations.
Project aims to support aspiring translators
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/04/2025
» Several associations have joined forces to launch a new project aimed at attracting aspiring translators, with the goal of introducing Thai literary works to international readers.
Greed, gluttony and the crackup of Red Lobster
By David Segal, The New York Times, Published on 10/09/2024
» In June of last year, Red Lobster announced that Ultimate Endless Shrimp — as much as you can scarf down for just $20 — would become an “all day, every day” fixture of the menu.
Key sectors keen on generative AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/11/2023
» The telecom sector, state agencies and academics are keen to explore the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and prepare for its responsible use to prevent any negative impacts.
On the platforms
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 15/03/2021
» Work is no longer something that takes place only in brick-and-mortar stores, high-rise office buildings or factories, but also in virtual space, thanks to the rise of fast and always-on information technology.
Filling a prescription for career success
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2020
» Like many graduates who embark on a career to match the degree they earned, Pipit Aneaknithi started out as a pharmacist until his passion to make a difference turned him into a banker.
Tourists fuel personal translator boom in Japan
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 08/08/2019
» TOKYO: Takehiko Fujita wouldn't be able to do his job selling eye drops and pain relievers without his pocket translator.
From humble beginnings to app pioneer
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/11/2018
» Jin-woo Lee, an employee of South Korean search giant Naver Corp, the parent company of Line, was the first person to bring Line messaging to Thailand seven years ago, before the 3G network was even launched in the country. He had come a long way.
Enter the gig worker
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/10/2018
» Tour guides, delivery drivers, translators and taxis are nothing new in Thailand, but online platforms like Grab, Fastwork and Line have reduced barriers to enter these professions down to the simple act of registering an online account.
Out of the jungle
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 07/07/2018
» The man sits stoically drinking clear soup, a dish he has had for breakfast and lunch every single day for the last decade, as the rest of the group partakes in generous portions of pork, chicken and rice. Sathien Setthasit, founder of Carabao Group, says he has not eaten rice since he went into the jungle to protest the government after the revolts of the 1970s.