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CP chief discusses automation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2019
» Adopting sophisticated technologies to drive operations is high on Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's agenda, as one of Thailand's largest conglomerates works to enlarge its footprint during the fourth industrial revolution, says chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Stepping out of the shadow
Business, Published on 17/03/2018
» Her life has been a continual effort to forge a path outside of her family's "overbearing shadow". Her name, she says, is a double-edged sword that lends her company credibility, but also leads some to discredit her efforts.
Red Bull clan debuts on Forbes rich list
Business, Published on 16/11/2017
» The Yoovidhya family, the maker and marketer of Krating Daeng and gold Red Bull energy drinks in Asia, has made the 2017 Forbes list of Asia's richest families, trailing two other notable Thai clans: the Chearavanonts and the Chirathivats.
Wisdom of a young entrepreneur
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 29/10/2016
» An old, and perhaps not entirely optimistic Chinese saying, goes something like this: the first generation starts the business, the second makes it flourish, but the third tends to wreck it. But Korawad Chearavanont, the scion of one of Thailand's most powerful business families behind the CP Group empire, is determined to prove that adage wrong.
CP to build private jet terminal in Phuket
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/07/2015
» Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's plan to consolidate its aviation-related business is becoming a reality.
Empires make way for new generation
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2015
» It's an old Chinese saying: the first generation builds the business, the second makes it a success, but the third wrecks it. In many cases, this old saying has proved to be true.
Set flirts with 1,600 as central banks stay busy
Business, Published on 01/12/2014
» Recap: China's surprise interest rate cut, the first in more than two years, and speculation about further stimulus by the European Central Bank (ECB) propelled the run-up in Asian stock markets last week. The buying spree in tax-saving equity funds as the year-end approaches buoyed the Thai bourse which briefly surpassed 1,600 points.
Wealthy brace for tax bill
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2014
» Heirs of the country's 50 richest people will shoulder almost 300 billion baht in estimated payments if the inheritance tax takes effect.
Top business newsmakers of 2014
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2014
» It must be said that Thailand itself became quite a newsmaker along its up-and-down ride throughout the Year of the Horse.
M&A in spotlight
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2014
» Mergers and acquisitions are the foremost tool employed by big businesses to expand their empires.