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Will regime keep three key pledges for 2018?
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 03/01/2018
» We have kicked off 2018 -- with the hope that there will be changes ahead.
Local body polls likely in May-July
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» Elections for local administrative organisations (LAOs) are likely to be organised from May to July, according to the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
New heights achieved in property sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/01/2018
» Despite uneven growth in the property sector, 2017 recorded the largest investments in new property development projects, totalling over 300 billion baht from both local and foreign investors.
AirAsia buyback signals grander ambitions for group head
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) chief Tassapon Bijleveld's 8.28-billion-baht share buyback from King Power Group last week may have been largely influenced by parent AirAsia's desire to consolidate the group's airline subsidiaries.
A view on the new zoo
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2018
» When news broke last month that Thailand's oldest zoo, Dusit Zoo, will be relocated from its present location in inner Bangkok to a new home in Pathum Thani province, it sent shock waves through the hearts of generations of Bangkokians. Back before shopping malls, cinemas, skating rinks, aquariums and wax museums took over as the capital's popular destinations, Dusit Zoo was a favourite attraction for the entire family -- a place where countless such families have had their photographs taken.
Human resource wish-list for 2018
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/01/2018
» Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our New Year wishes could be granted in the next twelve months? Actually the wishes expressed below could all become realities, or, at least, a start made on them, if government policy-makers have the determination to address these issues. Our New Year wishes for 2018 fall into three categories: some that would enhance the skills of young people entering the labour force; some that would benefit those already in the labour force; and finally some that would benefit those in the evening of their working lives or beyond.
SET rises on first day of trade, Asian stocks extend advance
Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 03/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand rose on its first day of trade in the year, while other Asian equities extended gains after a rally in technology companies boosted US stocks to record highs.
Sek Loso to face drug charge after positive urine test
Online Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» Police will press a drug charge on Sek Loso after substances were found in his urine. The popular rock star is detained in Nakhon Si Thammarat after allegedly firing gunshots in public following a concert on Friday.
Taxi driver paid to film apparent suicide live on FB
Online Reporters, Published on 03/01/2018
» A motorcycle taxi driver was called in and questioned by police on Wednesday after streaming a video live on Facebook of a woman jumping off the Rama VII bridge across the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok.
Final check-out at landmark Dusit Thani postponed
SUCHAT SRITAMA, Published on 03/01/2018
» The Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel has been given a late check-out.