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Rakesh Saxena freed from jail, will be deported
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/09/2024
» Police have detained Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC) collapse kingpin Rakesh Saxena following his release from prison and he will be deported.
Measures afoot to aid loan defaulters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry is preparing measures to assist debtors who have defaulted on their home and car loans after a rise in non-performing lending in these segments.
Official backs negative income tax concept
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2024
» Finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit has voiced his support for the negative income tax (NIT) scheme, which would provide welfare payments to workers, also known as workfare, when their income falls below a specified threshold.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Man plotted to kill Jews on Oct 7 anniversary
New York Times, Published on 07/09/2024
» WASHINGTON — A Pakistani citizen was arrested in Quebec this week and accused of plotting to kill "as many Jewish civilians as possible" in New York City on or near the first anniversary of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israelis, according to a Justice Department complaint unsealed Friday.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
US state sues Snapchat for failing to protect children
Published on 06/09/2024
» New Mexico said on Thursday it filed a lawsuit against Snapchat owner Snap Inc alleging that the messaging app's policies and design features facilitate the sharing of child sexual exploitation material.
China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
The Silent Film Festival keeps echoing
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/09/2024
» A rocket-bullet plunging into the Moon’s eye, its mouth pursed halfway between a sneer and a smile. You’ve seen it before, but it’s time to witness one of cinema’s most recognisable images from Le Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) in its colour glory at the 8th Silent Film Festival in Thailand, the annual banquet of early cinema hosted by the Thai Film Archive.
Foreign e-commerce firms told to open Thai offices
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» Foreign e-commerce operators will be required to set up registered offices in Thailand under the digital platform service law, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).