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Turkey admits some crackdown dismissals may be 'unfair'
AFP, Published on 01/08/2016
» ISTANBUL - Turkey admitted Monday there may have been some "unfair" treatment in its post-coup crackdown as it voiced anger with Germany for barring President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from addressing a rally in Cologne.
Turkey summons senior German diplomat after Cologne rally
AFP, Published on 01/08/2016
» ISTANBUL - Turkey summoned a senior German diplomat Monday, the embassy said, a day after a rally in Cologne in support of the Turkish president who was not permitted to address the crowd by video conference.
Turkey reshuffles military top brass in wake of coup
AFP, Published on 29/07/2016
» ANKARA - Turkey on Thursday reshuffled key military commanders sacking almost half of its generals in the wake of the failed coup, as authorities shut down dozens of media outlets in a widening crackdown.
Making tourism seamless
Asia focus, Published on 04/07/2016
» One of the most frequently heard buzzwords in the long drive toward Asean integration has been "connectivity", which applies to everything from roads and railways to financial markets and cultural exchanges. Making travel seamless is also a key element in the future success of tourism for Thailand and its neighbours.
Turkey mends fences with former foes Israel and Russia
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» ISTANBUL - Turkey launched a major diplomatic charm offensive Monday, reaching out a conciliatory hand to Russia and hailing a deal to restore ties with Israel as it looks to boost its neighbourhood clout.
Panel to look at new website, airports
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/06/2016
» Plans to establish a new tourism gateway together with provincial airport expansion in Phuket and Krabi are set to be tabled for consideration by the national tourism policy committee by early next month.
TCC seeks incentives for hotel upgrades
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/05/2016
» The private sector is seeking alternative solutions to promote tourism after the Board of Investment's refusal to offer any privileges for hotel renovation work.
Petrochemical cluster hot pick
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/04/2016
» Ten private firms are showing interest in investing an estimated 380 billion baht in the petrochemical cluster over the next five years.
TCC urges greater R&D funding for competitiveness
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2015
» Thailand is in dire need of hefty investment in research and development (R&D) and must actively promote innovation and local brands in order to add value to products and services or risk losing further competitiveness, warns the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC).
Tourism an immediate casualty
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2015
» Business leaders believe Monday night's explosion at the Ratchaprasong intersection will hurt tourism but expect the overall negative effect on the economy will be more psychological and short term.