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Holiday spending on the up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2018
» Thais are expected to spend 57 billion baht to further bolster the rebounding economy during this New Year holiday, the government says.
The dawn of a new year
News, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2018
» With a single exception, the past year for Thailand has felt like a quiet period. The nation hopes it was not the lull before the storm. The leader of the military regime, after more than three years of ordering one delay after another, has promised in writing to take the first step towards resuming democratic principles before this new year is out. The country expects Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to meet that promise within 11 months from today.
High hopes for EEC investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2018
» Investment in Thailand is expected to maintain momentum in the coming year as funds flow into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Iran state TV: 9 killed overnight in nationwide unrest
Associated Press, Published on 02/01/2018
» TEHRAN, Iran; Clashes overnight between protesters and security forces in Iran killed nine people, state television reported Tuesday, including some rioters who tried to storm a police station to steal weapons.
Trump backs Iran protest, Supreme Leader blames 'enemies'
Published on 03/01/2018
» Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian supreme leader, blamed "enemies" of Iran on Tuesday for protests that have left more than 20 people dead, in his first comments since the unrest started last week.
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?
Falling farm prices, currency hit Thai-Myanmar trade
Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 03/01/2018
» TAK: Trade value across the border with Myanmar border in Mae Sot district dropped more than 10% last year on falling prices in the agricultural sector and a drop in the value of the kyat.
December headline CPI rises below forecast
Published on 03/01/2018
» The country's headline consumer prices rose again in December, but were below forecasts.
Cambodia to turn local noodle soup into household name
Published on 03/01/2018
» The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce plans to make Phnom Penh kuyteav, the famous noodle dish typically eaten for breakfast, into a brand name, with the official launch for the new trademark set for March, a senior official revealed to the Khmer Times.
Trump tweets to Kim: My button's bigger - but he doesn't have one
Associated Press, Published on 04/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday that he has a bigger and more powerful "nuclear button" than North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does - but the president doesn't actually have a physical button.