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Government pitch to win back investors
News, Published on 22/03/2016
» The government is priming transport infrastructure projects in the hope they will act as a "catalyst" spurring much-needed private sector investment in the economy, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Rise of app-based bike taxis puts NCPO on edge
News, Published on 21/03/2016
» Saranya Sripai (real name withheld) was not aware of efforts by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to regulate motorcycle taxi drivers until she saw it mentioned in the news last week, following a ban on the smartphone-based service GrabBike.
Activists slam 'fast-track' order
News, Published on 10/03/2016
» A grassroots network has lashed out at the use of special powers to "fast track" mandatory environmental impact assessments (EIA) for megaprojects.
NRSA member eyes 'censorship' tax perks
News, Published on 02/02/2016
» A key member of the junta-appointed National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) is working with other government agencies on a carrot-and-stick plan to oblige global cyber giants to quickly remove content deemed offensive and illegal under Thai law from their platforms.
Kamronwit's luggage scans erased, airport says
News, Published on 26/06/2015
» Suvarnbhumi airport does not have the luggage scans of former Metropolitan Police chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang as they were automatically deleted after a three-day period, the airport manager has admitted.
Govt seeks B900bn for water plan
News, Published on 08/01/2015
» The government has proposed a raft of new national water management projects and wants to boost investment to a massive 900 billion baht under a 10-year plan.
Seoul irked over rail deal
News, Published on 06/01/2015
» South Korea has said the Thai government is backing away from a promise to grant it rail project investment rights, instead signing a deal with China to invest in the infrastructure.