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Report: Apiwan ill in Philippines
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2014
» Former deputy House speaker Apiwan Wiriyachai, wanted on an arrest warrant for allegedly insulting the monarchy, is sick and has undergone a lung operation in the Philippines, according to Naew Na Online.
Rubber farmers feel betrayed by NCPO
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2014
» Thai rubber farmers who supported anti-government protests that led to a military coup in May say they feel betrayed because the ruling military is failing to help soften the blow of plunging rubber prices.
B5.9bn approved to revamp rubber industry
Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has approved a budget of 5.94 billion baht for the overhaul of the rubber industry as proposed by the Natural Rubber Policy Committee.
Asylum-seekers sue Australia over 'poor' medical care
AFP, Published on 26/08/2014
» SYDNEY - Asylum-seekers including a six-year-old girl are suing the Australian government for compensation and medical care after they were allegedly injured while detained on Christmas Island, their lawyers said Tuesday.
Fukushima operator ordered to compensate for suicide
AFP, Published on 26/08/2014
» TOKYO - The family of a Japanese woman who fatally set herself on fire after being forced to flee the nuclear disaster at Fukushima was awarded nearly half a million dollars in damages Tuesday, reports said.
Djokovic at the double as former US Open champs advance
AFP, Published on 26/08/2014
» Novak Djokovic wasted no time in seeing off Argentinian challenger Diego Schwartzman as four former US Open champions reached the second round with varying degrees of difficulty.
Prayuth seeks end to PTT dispute
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/08/2014
» The controversy over ownership of the country's gas pipeline network will be settled within one month following the junta's order seeking clarity from the Council of State.
NCPO lifts ban on last 12 TV channels
News, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 26/08/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has given final approval for the remaining 12 politics-oriented satellite television channels to resume broadcasts under strict conditions.
No end in sight for resort row
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/08/2014
» The Department of Natural Resources and Environment's attempt to demolish 14 luxury resorts built on Sirinath National Park in Phuket province is likely to drag out much longer than the middle of next month, when the Land Department is expected to verify the legality of the resorts' land deeds.
Property Tax: more questions than answers under proposed law changes
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 26/08/2014
» One major reform the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is keen on carrying out involves the house and land tax regime. By taxing holdings of real property, the government can raise more revenue while reducing the gap between rich and poor. In short, the rich, who have more property, will have to pay more taxes. In addition, reforms could reduce the financial burden on local administrative bodies.