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Changing the face of Bangkok
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 31/07/2017
» A riverside promenade, an observation tower, new bridges and transportation lines -- just to name a few -- are among the numerous urban development projects that keep popping up on the government's agenda.
Roaming free
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 27/02/2017
» Bangkok is often touted as a cheap city. But while tourists and expats praise the relatively low cost of living in Thailand, many local residents watch, helpless, as more shopping malls take over the city and complain about the rising cost of living.
Criminals find ATM hacking easy via the net
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 25/08/2016
» Hacking an ATM machine has become easy as instructions can be found on the internet, says a security expert.
NACC finds taxman with B598m stash
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 02/03/2016
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will seek a court order to confiscate nearly 598 million baht in assets from a former Revenue Department official accused of involvement in a fraudulent value-added tax refund scheme.
Capital has plenty of charms, but only for the elite
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 27/02/2016
» Bangkok is undeniably a city of charms. Living in the city, however, has become impossible for most average earners.
EC will make draft available to public
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 18/02/2016
» The Election Commission (EC) will hand out copies of the draft charter, along with a summary containing the pros and cons of the draft, so people can make an informed decision in the July 31 referendum.
THAI vows to cut costs with fewer planes
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 06/11/2015
» THAI Airways president Charamporn Jotikasthira has vowed the national carrier will cut 20% of its non-fuel charges by the end of 2016 to begin generating profits.
NACC unveils new cabinet rich list
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 14/10/2015
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong is the richest cabinet member of those sworn in after August's reshuffle, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) revealed Tuesday in a report about the assets and liabilities of the new ministers.
Philip Morris denies cigarette tax evasion
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 29/08/2015
» Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris (Thailand) has denied claims that the company evaded taxes between 2003 and 2007, following accusations from NGOs and academics who are demanding the tobacco giant be prosecuted.
Calls for cigarette execs to face court
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 26/08/2015
» Health lobbyists and academics have renewed their pleas to have 12 Philip Morris executives face court for the alleged masterminding of a tax evasion scheme worth billions of baht.