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Samart eyes DTRS to gain new revenue
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/04/2018
» SET-listed Samart Digital (formerly Samart I Mobile), a subsidiary of Samart Corporation, announced Wednesday the soft launch of digital trunked radio service, a new flagship business aimed at generating a revenue stream of 50 million baht a month starting this year.
Sony to up smartphone output
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/04/2018
» Sony wants to increase its production of flagship smartphones in Thailand, aiming to increase its market share in the premium segment.
PTG makes room for non-oil diversification until 2022
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/04/2018
» Thailand's fifth-largest oil retailer, SET-listed PTG Energy Plc, has set aside 1-1.5 billion baht annually for the acquisition of new non-oil deals until 2022.
Singapore's big designs on design dominance
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 05/04/2018
» Last month, Singapore held its fifth annual Design Week. An amalgamation of discussion panels, city and neighbourhood tours and numerous furniture and design exhibitions with over 90 programmes available across the city-state, the event is an affirmation of the country's new dedication towards creativity as it aims to become a "thriving innovation-driven economy and a lovable city through design by 2025", becoming the design hub of Asia and even the world.
A fund for Thailand's bravest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/04/2018
» Life as a forest ranger is undeniably tough, and certainly not one with comfort. They spend half their time trekking and living in the woods to protect the country's natural resources. And in light of the killing of the black Indochinese leopard, the spotlight now shines on these brave rangers who risk themselves catching powerful men. Their sacrifices draw sympathetic souls who wish to support these unsung heroes.
Working so hard
Life, Story and photos: MELALIN MAHAVONGTRAKUL, Published on 05/04/2018
» How difficult is it to seek a job these days? If you're transgender, the mundane job hunt and being in a workplace can be an excruciating experience. Employment, as agreed by many, is one area in which transgender people are actively discriminated against.
Hotels.com: Phuket beaches a good value
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/04/2018
» Booking website Hotels.com has revealed that Phuket's Kathu district, home of Patong and Kamala beaches, was among the top five destinations for affordable five-star accommodation in 2017.
Enduring play moves into the #MeToo generation
Life, Jan-David Franke, Published on 05/04/2018
» Last Thursday, women from 12 countries took the audience by storm in a perceptive, inspiring, and hilarious performance of The Vagina Monologues. The diverse members of Bangkok Rising, a volunteer organisation whose main cause is to raise awareness of the need for gender equality and an end to gender-based violence, rendered tangible the reality of womanhood in a context of oppression, abuse, and also self-discovery. In a powerful conclusion, they turned their attention to the appalling state of gender-based violence today, more than 20 years after the play's premiere.
Fun, food and Buddha statues
Life, Published on 05/04/2018
» Future Park and Zpell will set aside a large space of up to 2,000m² for three days of Songkran fun during Zanook Fest 2018 from April 13-15.
Release of turtles to the Andaman Sea
Life, Published on 05/04/2018
» The Mai Khao Marine Turtles Foundation invites interested persons to celebrate the Thai New Year by releasing turtles into the sea during the 9th annual "Mai Khao Marine Turtles Release Ceremony". It will take place at the beachfront of JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa on April 13 from 2.30-4.30pm.