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Huge taxes persuade big bike suppliers to dodge law
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/02/2016
» Large bikes such as Harley Davidsons and choppers have become increasingly popular in Thailand, but they are expensive because of the huge tax pinned on them. This has given rise to a "grey market", where shady operations take root to find ways to evade taxes and deliver cheaper bikes to buyers.
Air force readies to go digital
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/02/2016
» The Royal Thai Air Force is aiming for the skies in introducing a "digital air force" with the use of advanced technology and modern weaponry including jet fighters as part of a plan to upgrade air systems.
Prawit claims EU 'satisfied' over fishing
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/01/2016
» The European Union (EU) is satisfied with Thailand's efforts to tackle illegal fishing, but has not yet set a deadline for reviewing the country's "yellow card" status, claims Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
'Chakri Naruebet' gets new lease of life
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/12/2015
» With a major facelift for HTMS Chakri Naruebet, the Royal Thai Navy is entering a new era with heightened prowess.
Prayut tells feuding pair to keep mum
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/12/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered Deputy Defence Minister Udomdej Sitabutr and Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya to refrain from commenting on the Rajabhakti Park scandal after the pair tussled over the issue.
Security put on alert over fears of IS gaining ground
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/11/2015
» The army and security agencies have tightened surveillance and counter-terrorism operations against the Islamic State (IS), amid reports the extremist group is attempting to spread to Southeast Asia.
'M Suadaeng' freed without charges
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/04/2015
» The military has released a red-shirt supporter who allegedly posted a Facebook message warning people of a massive bomb in Surat Thani 10 hours ahead of the car bomb explosion at Central Festival Samui mall on April 10.
Thaksin amnesty rumour scotched
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/02/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s “no-talks” stance with former leader Thaksin Shinawatra has effectively ended the rumours about a “super deal” between the military regime and the de facto boss of the Pheu Thai Party.
Army chief warns Thaksin's son
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/01/2015
» Army chief Udomdej Sitabutr on Monday warned Panthongtae Shinawatra, the only son of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, that he should not make "problematic comments" on the social media.
Rumours won't loosen Prayut's firm grip on power
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/12/2014
» Even though analysts have tried to convince the public that it is external factors — such as depressed oil prices, global terrorism or the tumbling of the US Dow Jones index — that has sent the Thai stock market into a nosedive, no one can deny that local factors, especially a series of rumours, have made things worse.