Thai politics heats up over legislation that could herald return of ousted ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/thai-politics-heats-up-over-legislation-that-could-herald-return-of-ousted-prime-minister/2012/05/30/gJQA5i7c1U_story.html
BANGKOK ? Thailand's politics heated up Wednesday over a bill that could herald the return of divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, while his former top lieutenants prepared to re-enter the political arena after a five-year ban.
Buddhist basics in a temple of temptation
http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/295877/buddhist-basics-in-a-temple-of-temptation
Two weeks ago I went to Siam Paragon. No, no. I didn't go there to shop, dine or see a movie like most people do. Instead I headed straight to the upper floor where the fair "Lan Bodhi Festival: Temple In The Clouds" was being held. Yes.
Pre-Built ups revenue target amid contractor shortage
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/295873/pre-built-ups-revenue-target-amid-contractor-shortage
New projects the company received in the first quarter were mainly condominiums in Bangkok and upcountry including Siam@Siam and Ideo Mobi. The company posted a consolidated third-quarter net profit of 44.4 million baht, almost double the 22.6 million ...
Gaga in Siam
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Gaga-in-Siam-30183022.html
But Lady Gaga let no one down in Bangkok with last Friday's show, proving with every move that she deserves her superstar stature. Fans were jamming into the grounds at Rajamangala National Stadium as early as 3pm, an eclectic mix of straights, gays, ...
SCB Focuses on SME Debt Refinancing
http://www.loansafe.org/scb-focuses-on-sme-debt-refinancing
Source: Somruedi Banchongduang Bangkok Post, Thailand (MCT) ? Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) plans to introduce an aggressive strategy to capture small-business debt refinancers from other banks to facilitate loan growth. Sutharntip Phisitbuntoon, a first ...
Bangkok: 5 free things to do
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2018277253_webbangkok27.html
For upscale, air-conditioned window shopping, head to shopping malls Siam Paragon, Emporium or Central World. TEMPLE HOPPING: Catch some karma at Bangkok's many Buddhist temples, known in Thai as "wats." Some of the most popular, Wat Po and Wat Arun, ...
SF eyes profit surge, rent hikes in 2012
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/295683/sf-eyes-profit-surge-rent-hikes-in-2012
Siam Future Development (SF), creator of the Megabangna complex, expects net operating profit this year to rise by almost 80% to 150 million baht. Crowds flock the food court during the recent grand opening of the Megabangna shopping complex.
Two trendy names making moves here
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/295687/two-trendy-names-making-moves-here
Three more outlets are planned at Central Silom Complex, The Mall Bang Kapi and Siam Paragon. WISIT THAMNGERN Longchamp, the French bag brand, opened its flagship store at Siam Paragon a few weeks ago. The UK shoe brand Dr Martens officially introduced ...
