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Band-aid solutions hide real rice problems
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 07/11/2016
» It is quite heartening to see the government and private sectors come up with ways and means to help rice farmers, the so-called impoverished backbone of the country who are now in hot water as the price of rice has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. The price of Hom Mali paddy, Thailand's premium grade rice, averages 10,550 baht/tonne based on the government's credit extension scheme which helps rice farmers by setting the pledging price at 90% of the market price of Hom Mali varieties.
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Even garbage didn't escape the King's eye
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 07/11/2016
» Visitors to Sanam Luang are experiencing the unusual. No, I am not talking about the sea of mourners or tourists clad in black. Nor do I refer to the phalanx of kiosks that are supplying free and delicious food to the mourners.
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Extradition plan a farce
News, Editorial, Published on 07/11/2016
» In recent days, the government has been less than forthcoming on the touchy subject of lese majeste and foreign asylum. At least two ministers are claiming that talks are taking place with seven countries. They have credibly claimed that 19 Thais are taking refuge in the seven countries and undertaking anti-monarchical activities. But their claims that those nations are considering steps to extradite these lese majeste suspects are not believable.
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Thailand must join the LGBTI battle
News, Paisarn Likhitpreechakul, Published on 07/11/2016
» Just a month ago, Thailand celebrated the United Nations Human Rights Council's appointment of Vitit Muntarbhorn, a Thai international law professor, as the first independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI).
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Malindo Air to launch Phuket route
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/11/2016
» Malindo Air is strengthening its coverage in Thailand with the inauguration of regular flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket on Nov 10.
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Investors hedge bets as us presidential race tightens
Business, Published on 07/11/2016
» Recap: Global stocks were sold off last week as investors shunned riskier assets ahead of this week's US presidential election, as opinion polls showed the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump narrowing.
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Markets slow, outlook good
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/11/2016
» Property markets in resort destinations such as Cha-am and Hua Hin are expected to slow down like others nationwide in the fourth quarter, but prospects are promising, with the planned development of Bangkok-Hua Hin high-speed train and Pattaya-Pran Buri ferry port.
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Level playing field can help avert middle-income trap
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Thai government has to change its role and become a builder of level playing fields in order to encourage competition and innovation. That will help the country escape the middle-income trap, says a senior economist.
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CPI to include internet and mobile costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2016
» The government is including WiFi and mobile phone service fees as well as processed foods into its inflation calculation to reflect the real costs of consumers' daily spending.
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Growing global trade in 2017 to buoy Thai exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) says it expects global trade to continue rising in 2017, which would boost industrial sector exports and raise production capacity.
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