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US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran
AFP, Published on 11/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers already sent to the Gulf, ratcheting up pressure Saturday on archfoe Iran.
Yemen war: breaking point in EU arms sales to Gulf?
AFP, Published on 10/05/2019
» PARIS - The Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen may have increased public pressure on EU governments to freeze arms sales to the kingdom but for now, it seems unlikely to spawn radical new policy changes.
EEC hastens Map Ta Phut port and 3-airport railway
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/05/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is speeding up two megaprojects in the corridor -- the third phase of Map Ta Phut port and the high-speed railway linking three domestic airports -- after both projects faced delays in the negotiation process with winning bidders.
Wealthiest Thais get poorer
Business, Published on 10/05/2019
» Nearly half of Thailand's 50 Richest as estimated by Forbes saw their wealth decline in this year's listing, casting uncertainty on the country's near-term economic future.
PTTEP renews 2 licences in Northeast
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2019
» SET-listed PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has been granted two gas production renewal licences from the Mineral Fuels Department for two blocks in Udon Thani and Khon Kaen provinces.
Europe rejects Iran 'ultimatum' but stands by nuke deal
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» SIBIU, Romania: European powers on Thursday rejected "ultimatums" from Tehran but vowed to fight to save the Iran nuclear deal, as tensions with the US soar.
Thailand's rich list
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Chearavanont family retains No.1 spot in the Forbes Thailand Rich list with US$29.5 billion (938.6 billion baht), followed by the Chirathivat family with $21 billion (668.2 billion baht) and the Red Bull owner Chalerm Yoovidhya with $19.9 billion (633.2 billion baht).
Moves to enlarge Bang Pakong River upset locals
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Marine Department is planning to enlarge the ecologically-rich Bang Pakong River to better facilitate cargo barges traveling in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) zone.
Risks rise as US warns Iran with aircraft carrier
AFP, Published on 07/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - Fears of conflict rose Monday as the United States vowed to send a message to Iran by deploying an aircraft carrier strike group, in a sharp escalation of President Donald Trump's pressure campaign.
Team Hollywood put icing on the cake
Sports, Published on 06/05/2019
» PATTAYA: After a short delay with the teams staying onshore waiting for breeze, the wind filled in around midday and the last day of the Top of the Gulf Regatta got underway.