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A crime, not an accident
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2017
» The indefensible death of army Pvt Yutthakinun Boonniam at the main military camp in Surat Thani is simply the latest incident showing a lack of discipline from the top down in the Royal Thai Armed Forces. It is distressing that the army refused to announce the appalling torture and homicide. Pvt Yutthakinun's mother revealed the killing when she filed charges with police in the southern province. Then, amazingly, instead of adopting even a facade of responsibility, came the excuses.
GGC expects to raise B3bn from second quarter IPO
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/04/2017
» Global Green Chemical Plc (GGC), a subsidiary of Thailand's largest petrochemical manufacturer, PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), expects to raise 3 billion baht from its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for the second quarter.
TVO mulls new plants following record year
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/04/2017
» SET-listed Thai Vegetable Oil Plc (TVO), the producer of A-ngoon soybean cooking oil, is considering building two factories, one in Thailand and another in another Asean country, to help support its future growth.
New tax break to lure potential EEC firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2017
» Companies investing in the Eastern Economic Corridor will get a 50% reduction in corporate income tax in the latest offer of privileges from the government in order to attract investment to the project.
GSB rolls out services targeted at senior citizen support
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/04/2017
» The state-run Government Savings Bank (GSB) is offering a series of financial products targeting the elderly, with the aim to attract 10,000 senior citizens to the services.
SAP upbeat on local cloud-based spending
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/04/2017
» SAP Indochina, the regional arm of a Germany-based enterprise software firm, has urged local enterprises to undergo a digital transformation through cloud computing, data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Kingsgate in mine payout claim
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 05/04/2017
» Australia-based Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd will seek compensation from the Thai government over the suspension of its mining operation in Thailand last year.
Danone wins US approval to acquire WhiteWave
Business, Reuters, Published on 05/04/2017
» WASHINGTON: French food group Danone SA has won US antitrust approval to buy US organic food producer WhiteWave Foods Co, the Justice Department said on Monday.
Asia-Pacific moves towards global development goals
News, Shamshad Akhtar, Published on 05/04/2017
» With just over a year since the adoption of a historic blueprint to end poverty and protect the planet, positive signs have already started to emerge among countries in the Asia-Pacific region as they push ahead with the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
LPG price on hold despite global drop
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2017
» The domestic retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will remain unchanged in April, the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) has confirmed, despite cheaper global LPG prices.