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Thailand joins tri-nation haze battle plan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thailand will cooperate with Myanmar and Laos in a campaign against forest fires in the North later this month as the three countries brace for the approaching summer haze.
Local body polls likely in May-July
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» Elections for local administrative organisations (LAOs) are likely to be organised from May to July, according to the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
China aims to tap farmers for rubber
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 04/01/2018
» A Chinese state enterprise is to team up with farmer networks to set up a joint venture to purchase rubber directly from growers, according to a source in rubber exporting circles.
'Tis the season to stop giving officials gifts
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thanks to the "no gift" policy, a directive instructing state officials not to accept or give expensive gifts, most state offices have celebrated the festive season in a different atmosphere.
Mekong River anti-narcotics drive affirmed
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/01/2018
» The Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) will continue to work closely with narcotics suppression units of five countries along the Mekong River under the "Safe Mekong" project to fight illicit drugs threat in the sub-region.
Kiattana sees 10% revenue growth in 2018
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/01/2018
» MAI-listed logistics provider Kiattana Transport Plc (KIAT) expects 5-10% growth in revenue to 945-990 million baht in 2018, on par with industry growth.
BAY looks to secure Vietnam toehold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2018
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) is exploring opportunities in Vietnam's consumer finance market in line with its parent Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ's (BTMU) policy to deepen the group's reach in Southeast Asia.
Prayut set for vital Mekong region summit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha next Wednesday will attend the 2nd Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Summit in Phnom Penh, where it is expected leaders will approve a five-year action plan.
Six strategies targeted for development
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thailand's national strategy is centred on six key areas -- farming, services, tourism, entrepreneurship, logistics and digital -- to help raise the country's competitiveness and make it a developed nation in 20 years.
Thailand battles for rubber price rebound
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2018
» Rubber prices are expected to rise to 60 baht a kilogramme in the first quarter after Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia pledged to withhold exports of 350,000 tonnes of natural rubber (NR) from this month until March.