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No way forward in a frozen state
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 01/03/2016
» Like Princess Elsa in the animated film Frozen, one could almost imagine Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha singing "Let it go" as he unleashed a proposal to deep-freeze the country in a state of transition for five years.
Rough ride to continue for farmers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2016
» Employment in the agricultural sector and farmers' incomes are expected to be hit hard this year due to the widespread drought, along with falling crop and oil prices.
Worst drought in decades to hit Khao Yai
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2016
» Khao Yai National Park is bracing itself for possibly the worst drought in five decades with consumption of underground water by tourism businesses aggravating the situation, says a Khao Yai activist.
Economic revival back in slow lane
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/03/2016
» Thailand's economic recovery weakened in January as effects diminished from temporary boosts to private consumption, says the Bank of Thailand.
Factory output falls as external demand worsens
Reuters, Published on 29/02/2016
» Industrial output fell more than expected in January and at the sharpest pace in more than a year, showing the trade-reliant economy continues to struggle amid weak global and domestic demand.
Scott snaps win drought with Honda Classic victory
AFP, Published on 29/02/2016
» MIAMI - Australia's Adam Scott won his first title in nearly two years on Sunday, firing a level-par 70 to capture the US PGA Honda Classic by one stroke over Sergio Garcia.
India faces pressure to deliver on reforms in budget
AFP, Published on 29/02/2016
» NEW DELHI - India's government is likely to lay out growth-boosting measures and overhaul its tax regime in its budget Monday, after warning that a weak global climate was hurting Asia's third-largest economy.
Oil rally lifts shares and helps chase China blues
Business, Published on 29/02/2016
» Recap: Most global stock markets rallied on Friday on firmer oil prices after sagging earlier amid concerns over China's economic health. The Thai stock market climbed higher throughout last week, however, thanks to offshore inflows.
The mosquito dilemma is on us
News, Published on 29/02/2016
» On Sept 2, 2011, two employees of a mosquito and vector control district where I work told me they had found a mosquito -- Aedes albopictus -- that had supposedly been eradicated from Los Angeles for 10 years.
Viola ready for Napoli, and 'overweight' Higuain
AFP, Published on 29/02/2016
» MILAN - Title-chasing Napoli and "overweight" Gonzalo Higuain will have to battle a determined Fiorentina on Monday if they are to keep pace with Serie A leaders Juventus, said La Viola coach Paolo Sousa.