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China worries keep lid on global equity gains
Business, Published on 25/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.
Set returns from break to ride global surge
Business, Published on 18/08/2014
» Recap: Soft economic data from major countries raised expectations of new central bank stimulus efforts and propelled global stock markets last week. Easing tensions in Ukraine after Russia finished military drills also bolstered sentiment. After a long holiday, Thai shares started strongly on Wednesday, buoyed by heavy foreign and institutional buying before fading late in the week.
Ex-TRT manspeaks out
News, Published on 16/08/2014
» Lampang veteran politician Boonchu Trithong believes "actions speak louder than words" and that it is better for the military regime to act than to speak.
Military regime can't turn back the clock of progress
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/08/2014
» My memory of one of this country's democratic milestones — the student uprising of Oct 14, 1973 — was my grandmother sobbing while watching His Majesty the King's announcement on TV about a new government replacing the military dictatorship that students had tried to topple.
Protest against tollway in Ratchaburi
Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2014
» Local people protested against a planned inter-city motorway through Ratchaburi province on Thursday morning, complaining it would bypass them, take their land, and they would not benefit from it.
Thaksin tells family, keep low profile
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/12/2013
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has advised all members of the Shinawatra family to keep a "low profile" in politics.
Rally ends early: "Dirty govt tactics", leaders complain (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2012
» Even before the Pitak Siam rally began, thousands of rally-goers were blocked by police from entering the Royal Plaza area and, in a brief confrontation, tear gas was used against them. Leaders complain the government failed to live up to agreements and have now called off the rally.
Pitak Siam rally number speculation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/11/2012
» Will the number of protesters this Saturday reach one million, 200,000, 80,000 or only 40,000? It depends on whom you ask.
Special zone deserves study
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2012
» People should not rush to reject the proposal for a special administrative zone covering the three southernmost border provinces, as it could be a solution to the insurgency problem, the chairman of the National Commission on Legal Justice said on Friday.
Troops readied for southern flood relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/01/2012
» The flood situation in the South improved somewhat yesterday, but troops around the country have been told to be ready to help if it worsens.