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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.
Somkid moves to calm currency fears
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is playing down warnings from some foreign research houses that Thailand risks being added to the US Treasury's watch list of potential currency manipulators, saying the government has no immediate plans to step in and curb the stronger baht.
Consumers full of cheer in December
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2018
» Consumer confidence rose for a fifth straight month in December, boosted by robust tourism, growing exports, state stimulus measures and a public less worried about the political situation.
Hearts and minds quest
News, Published on 06/01/2018
» The military-led government has declared war against poverty this year and promised the public that all efforts will be made to increase the amount of money in people's pockets, especially for the poor so they can enjoy a higher quality of life with the benefits it provides.
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.
Last suspect in 4m speed pill case nabbed
Methee Muangkaew, Published on 06/01/2018
» TRANG: A fourth suspect wanted for smuggling 4 million speed pills was arrested early on Saturday after eight months on the run.
Minister urges caution over Chinese investment in rubber farms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/01/2018
» China's plan to invest in rubber plantations in Thailand must be carefully considered, says Grisada Boonrach, minister to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, but such projects must not impact local farmers.
More green space, please
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 08/01/2018
» Hong Kong covers an area of 2,800 square kilometres with a population of 7.3 million. It has one of the highest population densities in the world at about 6,400 people per square kilometre and rents are the highest in Asia. However, it has still managed to build more than 70 parks for its citizens to find refuge from urban stress.
Libyan navy says some 100 migrants believed missing at sea
Associated Press, Published on 10/01/2018
» TRIPOLI, Libya: Libya's navy says some 100 migrants are believed missing at sea and that at least 279 others have been rescued off the Libyan coast.
Roadside bomb blast injures six rangers
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 11/01/2018
» Pattani: Six members of a ranger patrol were injured yesterday when a roadside bomb exploded in Nong Chik district, local authorities said.