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Prayut faces year of challenges
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will inevitably face more political challenges this year as he will have to stand by his election pledge to win the trust of the public and the international community and dispel concerns the regime intends to retain its grip on power, observers say.
Holiday hordes return to city
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» Hundreds of thousands of people thronged provincial railway stations, bus terminals and airports to return to Bangkok Tuesday after the end of the long New Year holidays.
Economy expected to soar, or just improve
Business, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thailand's stock market is expected to continue its rosy bull run into 2018, assuming the rally will be buoyed by a domestic economic recovery and strong net profits from listed firms.
Staying afloat amid a digital sea change
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thailand's media landscape has undergone a sea change over the past three years because of the proliferation of digital media.
Wary hoteliers crunch the numbers
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 03/01/2018
» The hotel business in Thailand is constantly evolving, and hoteliers have mapped out strategies to cash in on the growing tourism industry.
SCB girds itself for new standard
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/01/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has been setting aside extra buffers against bad loans since the third quarter of 2017 to comply with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) Version 9, which requires lenders to have larger reserves and earlier recognition of credit losses.
Tax reform comes in dribs and drabs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2018
» Tax reform has been high on the government's to-do list since Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha took the helm in 2014 with a goal of creating a tax base that provides sustainable revenue for the country on a long-term basis.
Iran protests not the same as those before
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 03/01/2018
» 'The people behind what is taking place think they will be able to harm the government," said Iran's First Vice-President, Eshaq Jahangiri. "But when social movements and protests start in the street, those who have ignited them are not always able to control them." And the question is: which people did Mr Jahangiri actually mean, and which government?
Criminal crackdown
News, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2018
» It's encouraging to hear the New Year's resolution from the Central Investigation Bureau bigwigs about stepping up their battle against crime. The CIB deals specifically with fraud, scams and online tricksters. Last year, such crimes became bigger than ever. Thousands of people admitted falling victim to fraud schemes. CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Thitirat Nongharnpitak says he intends to put those crimes at the centre of his 2018 investigations, and he has outlined positive steps to do it.
Will regime keep three key pledges for 2018?
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 03/01/2018
» We have kicked off 2018 -- with the hope that there will be changes ahead.