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Green issues raised
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/07/2014
» With green building criteria for off-plan projects poised to take effect, condominium developers are now concerned the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process may hamper green projects submitted for floor-to-area ratio (FAR) bonuses.
The green bonus
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/07/2014
» Thailand's green building scene took a while to take off, but it has a bright future driven by the bonus construction area allotted to new buildings that apply under the Thai Green Building Institute's (TGBI) criteria.
Bad news is good for US Congress fundraising
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» WASHINGTON - Nothing rallies US grassroots donors quite like a political affront, and Democrats facing a wave of Republican threats are cashing in on the negativity at the height of the 2014 election cycle.
EASTW maintains stable rating outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/07/2014
» Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Plc (EASTW), a SET-listed supplier of raw and tap water, has maintained its stable outlook with an A++ rating by Tris Rating Co, says the credit rating agency, citing its low business risks.
Postbag: Expats treated badly
News, Published on 05/07/2014
» The attitude towards migrants proposed in the July 4 editorial, “Boost image, help migrants”, could well be applied to resident expatriates who are legally married to Thais.
The big issue: After the honeymoon
Alan Dawson, Published on 29/06/2014
» Much was made last week of a couple of opinion polls that showed the coup authorities in general, no pun intended, and the head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) in particular are pretty popular guys right now. "Guys" because a glass ceiling is part of the new administration.
NCPO must level with us
News, Published on 25/06/2014
» There should be little surprise that the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has garnered public approval for its first month in office. The Suan Dusit Poll reported last weekend that 72.7% of those questioned thought "the country has a better atmosphere". It's rather a typical response. A month after Yingluck Shinawatra was appointed prime minister in 2011, polls gave her a 73% approval rating. The 2006 coup-maker, Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, scored 84% approval in the first Suan Dusit poll.
Bounty offered for anti-coup protesters
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2014
» Authorities are putting up rewards of 500 baht for anyone who can take and mail them “useful” photos of people involved in anti-coup activities to the Royal Thai Police headquarters, says the deputy national police chief.
Junta wins early post-coup praise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order’s (NCPO) performance is approved of by most people, according to a recent poll, but the honeymoon may not last long.
Brazil's President Rousseff launches re-election bid
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World Cup costs.