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Asset World Corporation allots B40bn for 13-hotel scheme
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 31/07/2019
» Asset World Corporation (AWC), a property developer owned by Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's TCC Group, has set aside a budget of 40 billion baht to develop 13 hotels in three years.
UTCC spots export drop for full year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2019
» Thai exports are forecast to contract for the first time in four years in 2019 amid mounting risk factors such as the global economic slowdown, the ongoing trade row between the US and China, the baht's strength and volatile oil prices.
A glimmer of hope
News, Postbag, Published on 31/07/2019
» The delight of both Vint Chavala, "Unacceptable attitude", (PostBag, July 30), and Veera Prateepchaikul, "Politics returns to childish ways", (Opinion, July 29), over the presentation of the opposition MP from the Future Forward Party, Pita Limjaroenrat, on Thailand's agricultural sector was shared by most netizens irrespective of political colours and even Deputy Prime Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda, who could not restrain himself from praising profusely the opposition lawmaker. It was fresh air to the assembly for that 30 minutes out of the 30 hours of substandard assembly.
Startup sees bright future for Codebots
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/07/2019
» The market for automatic code-generating tools could reach US$22 billion (678 billion baht) within two years, according to Codebots, an Australian-based startup providing such products.
GPSC establishes bold target of 8,000MW from renewable
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2019
» SET-listed Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC) has set an ambitious goal to develop its power generation from renewable resources, reaching 8,000 megawatts (MW) in the next decade from only 500MW now.
Smart city scheme tempts 20 candidates
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/07/2019
» Twenty cities in nine provinces have submitted proposals to apply for the government's smart city project, according to the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa).
IEAT to request larger LNG profit share
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/07/2019
» The state-run Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) aims to ask for an additional profit-sharing portion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business from the winning bidder of the Map Ta Phut port project.
The bug-eyed monster search needs discussion
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 31/07/2019
» 'There is absolutely no procedure enshrined in international law to respond to a signal from an alien civilisation," said Martin Dominik, an astronomer at the University of St Andrews. "It makes sense to create a legally binding framework that is properly rooted in international law."
Who will be the next Miss Thailand World?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/07/2019
» Pageant season continues, and now it's time for Miss Thailand World 2019 to take centre stage as it prepares to crown a shiny new winner this week.
Army unwilling to yield to democracy
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/07/2019
» For the country like Thailand where the military staged two putsches within the past 13 years, a coup d'état should no longer be necessary.