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The top 10 don’t-do list
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 03/04/2016
» A 57-year-old Chiang Mai woman was charged with inciting rebellion last week for posting a photo of herself with a red plastic bowl on Facebook. The bowl, to sprinkle people with water during Songkran, also happened to carry a message from fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. She faces the prospect of up to seven years’ jail if convicted of sedition.
Graphic alcohol warnings heading to a bar near you
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/09/2014
» Alcoholic drinks labels and packaging will be required to carry large warning graphics under one of four new liquor laws being proposed by the Public Health Ministry.
Unions seek end to state privatisation
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/07/2014
» State enterprise workers are pushing for a new law that would ban the privatisation of state enterprises and establish a fund to buy back those which have already sold off.
Minding Thailand's business
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/07/2014
» Pranom Kowinwipat never missed any of the 60 general meetings during her five years on the audit committee at Bangchak Petroleum Plc.
Airport Rail Link check-in likely to begin next year
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/10/2013
» Airline passengers will possibly be able to check in at Makkasan station of the Airport Rail Link (ARL) starting next year, as part of government plans to ease traffic congestion at the country's main airport.
ARL offers to run high-speed train system
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/10/2013
» RT Electrified Train Co, the operator of Bangkok's Airport Rail Link (ARL), is ready to manage Thailand's high-speed trains if the government approves the project.
EU passing the baton
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 08/07/2013
» An economic partnership between Asean and its six dialogue partners should be the ultimate goal in the quest for the region to become a global powerhouse amid the decline of European nations, says Supachai Panitchpakdi, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad).
More goods transport by waterways planned
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/11/2012
» The Transport Ministry plans to raise the proportion of water transport from 12% now to at least 18% in three years in a bid to lower costs, says the newly appointed deputy transport minister.
China urges larger Thai supply chain
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 03/05/2012
» Thailand should take three measures to help its technology and energy sectors develop, says Gao Wenkuan, the commercial counsellor at the Chinese embassy in Thailand.
Train in vain?
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/04/2012
» It was 11.45 on a February night when 27-year-old Anon Chawseeroy and three friends boarded a third-class train at Rangsit station heading to Chiang Mai.