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Govt considers cut in curfew time
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/05/2020
» The government will on Friday discuss a proposal to shorten the 10pm-4am curfew by one hour to help boost the economy, according to a source.
90% cut on land, building taxes
Published on 02/06/2020
» The cabinet has approved the cut of the tax on land and buildings by 90% of the amount due for the 2020 tax year to relieve people's burden, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.
Rental cut for state lands proposed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2020
» The Treasury Department has proposed a 50% reduction in rental fees for state lands used for commercial purposes by businesses to reduce operators' financial burdens and help maintain the employment rate.
Health volunteers to protest bonus cut
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2020
» Representatives of health volunteers on the coronavirus frontline will rally at Government House on Wednesday to protest a plan to slash a bonus to reward them for their hard work by more than 50%.
Transpacific cable is cut, for now
Life, James Hein, Published on 16/09/2020
» In light of the problems between the USA and China, and that those in power in Beijing want to grab data from US networks, Google and Facebook have dropped plans to build an undersea cable between the US and Hong Kong. The new target limits the landing points to the Philippines and Taiwan and now excludes Hong Kong. The HK section of the cable is built but will not now be activated due to a national security agreement between the US and Google and Facebook. I will predict that if Joe Biden wins the next US election this decision will be revisited.
Top court president wants detention cut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2020
» Metinee Chalodhorn, the new president of the Supreme Court, has announced her policies to promote justice and equality, including the reduction of unnecessary detention in the kingdom's judicial system.
'Discipline' can help cut road toll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2020
» A lack of discipline is a weakness among Thais but should be no barrier in tackling road accidents as long as they are determined to put it right, says Parliament President Chuan Leekpai.
NBTC board has work cut out
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/11/2020
» Hopes are high the new board members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will be endorsed by the first quarter next year, allowing the country to take advantage of a myriad of opportunities and ensuring sufficient regulations for industries.
Train trips cut over virus fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2021
» The State Railway of Thailand has announced the cancellation a number of commercial train services as well as some scenic routes until the end of February as a result of Covid-19.
Guardian goes tabloid to cut costs
Business, Published on 16/01/2018
» LONDON: Britain's Guardian newspaper has adopted a new tabloid format and a re-designed masthead with simple black lettering from Monday as part of a drive to cut costs.