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Public logs 90,000 complaints with govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2018
» More than 90,000 complaints were lodged with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the military regime last year with noise pollution from entertainment venues and teenage motorcycle racing ranking as the top public nuisances.
Cambodian opposition leader calls for free and fair vote
Reuters, Published on 01/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's detained opposition leader Kem Sokha called for free and fair elections in the Southeast Asian country in a New Year's message on Monday.
Land tax bill set to face impact hearings
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/01/2018
» The land and buildings tax bill is unlikely to be scrapped but public hearings on possible negative impacts are required before the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) moves ahead with its deliberation, NLA deputy chairman Surachai Liangboonlertchai has said.
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.
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.
Malaysia says unlikely to meet 2020 balanced budget goal
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is unlikely to meet earlier targets it set for a balanced budget by 2020 and will need another two to three years to reach the goal, the country's second finance minister said on Thursday.
Oil market recovery modest at best
Business, Thaioil Plc, Published on 05/01/2018
» The oil market made a modest recovery last year, as production cuts by Opec and its allies helped lift prices. However, the nagging global surplus persisted, due mainly to the relentless rise in US output from producers encouraged by rising prices.
More driver blood tests urged
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2018
» The Public Health Ministry is considering a proposal to extend blood testing for alcohol among motorists outside the holiday seasons, as part of a year-round inspection policy to ensure safer driving on Thai roads.
13 yellow shirts face bankruptcy over airport siege
Online Reporters, Published on 06/01/2018
» Thirteen core yellow-shirt members could be forced into bankruptcy now that legal execution officials have begun to seek payments from them for damages totalling 522 million baht incurred by the 10-day closure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports 10 years ago.