Thailand's deficits spark wariness but outlook remains upbeat: analysts
Published in AFP on 6 March 2005
The announcement of Thailand's largest current account deficit since before the Asian financial crisis has sparked unease among analysts but they are still largely upbeat about economic prospects this year....more

Sri Lanka's property market to withstand tsunami onslaught: analysts
Published in AFP on 16 January 2005
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Cambodia's crucial garment industry braces for end to quota system
Published in AFP on 23 May 2004
Cambodia's crucial garment sector is bracing for the end of a 30-year-old global textile quota system in December, hoping to position itself as a labour-friendly alternative to China....more

Thai economy to move ahead at cracking pace in 2004
Published in AFP on 21 December 2003
Thailand's economy steamed ahead in 2003 to become Southeast Asia's top economic performer and is poised to continue its dizzying comeback from the 1997 financial crisis in the year ahead, analysts said....more

Five years on, Thailand crawls out of crisis as it struggles to reform
Published in AFP on 30 June 2002
Five years after Thailand floated the baht and triggered a disastrous regional economic crisis, analysts say plenty has been achieved, but to make the most of the current recovery reforms must go on....more

Carbon dated transactions
Published in Business Online Asia on 1 November 2001
When customers at a downtown branch of Thailand's fifth-largest bank take a deposit or withdrawal slip, they take a sheet of carbon paper too - it means they can write their own receipt. It's no surprise then, that Bank of Ayudhaya (BAY) customers were taken aback by the August launch of the bank's first foray into online retail banking....more

Lotus positioning
Published in Business Online Asia on 1 November 2001
The 42-storey Thai Farmers Bank headquarters lies on the “wrong” side of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, giving staff an unusual view of the city. This is not the bank’s only unique outlook: it’s considered to have one of the more visionary IT and overall re-engineering strategies in Thailand’s post-crisis environment....more

Buy art for art's sake and it just might pay off
Published in The Bangkok Post on 3 September 2001
Investing in the Thai art market is not for those wanting to make a quick buck. For most collectors, buying art is driven by a love of particular pieces. Financial gain is secondary, and in most instances collectors will rarely sell pieces they like, even if their market value increases. Nevertheless, there can be good and bad periods to buy - and now could be a good one. ...more

Holiday home market looks appealing
Published in The Bangkok Post on 3 September 2001
The top end holiday homes market is seeing movement after the overall market effectively closed down during the crash period, say experts. A real return to action in the middle market is not expected for another three to five years, but prices have bottomed-out, meaning now could be a good time to buy. ...more

Recruiters make searching easier
Published in The Bangkok Post on 27 August 2001
Looking for a change of career, but not sure where to start looking? Need to fill a position quickly, but don't have time to advertise and screen applicants yourself? Recruitment companies, steadily becoming more widely known and utilised in Thailand, could be your answer. And if you're a candidate, the only cost involved is your time....more

Temporary work may be just the ticket
Published in The Bangkok Post on 20 August 2001
While the crisis years have been bleak for many, experts say some sectors are now showing strong demand for employees. While there is a trend towards these jobs being temporary rather than permanent, they can be a great way of getting into the market, and can still provide employees with satisfying work....more

Getting laid off
Published in thaifin.com on 14 July 2001
Thailand might be clawing its way out of the recent economic crisis, but with the slowing ? and changing - global economy, that doesn?t mean you should take for granted that your job is secure....more

Thailand in transition
Published in Asian Water on 1 July 2001
The wastewater industry in Thailand...more

Deregulation benefits investors
Published in thaifin.com on 30 June 2001
The deregulation of securities brokerage fees in October last year has led to savings for investors as competition between brokerage houses becomes fierce. ING Baring's head of domestic sales Vichai Putthatiwat says that commissions are currently as low as they can go. "Prices are very cheap. They cannot get any cheaper." ...more

Bangkok's commercial property market
Published in thaifin.com on 21 June 2001
Experts advise those looking to expand or move into premium quality Bangkok office space to move quickly. With virtually no new space coming onto the market over the next two to three years, premium office space prices are expected to modestly rise, while incentives offered to tenants will drop off....more

Employees' market for good web programmers
Published in The Bangkok Post on 28 May 2001
Not only is the Internet changing the way we live, it's opening up a whole range of new careers to consider. One career that's recently evolved into an option for web lovers is that of the web programmer: the person who actually writes the languages behind the pages you look at on the web....more

Buying a printer in Bangkok
Published in thaifin.com on 19 March 2001
No home office or small business is complete without a printer, but there is plenty you should know and understand before heading out to buy or update one....more

Choosing an engagement ring
Published in thaifin.com on 15 January 2001
It's a big decision to get married, but it's only the first of many in your new life together. Picking the engagement ring is probably one of the earliest that will need to be made. But how much should you spend? What styles are in fashion? And how can you get the best value for money?...more

Marketing strategies: Where do you fit in?
Published in Expression on 1 August 2000
You could almost be forgiven for thinking the marketing world has gone mad. Motorola, the BTS Skytrain and Fly Now throwing a huge fashion show together? Nokia and Christian Dior launching their latest phones and fashions in one big fashion extravaganza? Frito Lay and Nokia joining together for a promotion that?s seen people buying boxes rather than packets of Doritos, which they?ve literally dragged out of shops?...more

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