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Pizza reward for Indonesian tax agents hitting targets
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/01/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesian tax offices that hit their collection targets last year were rewarded with pizzas for helping the government boost much-needed revenue in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Toon declines certificate honouring charity run
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2018
» Rock star Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai was praised nationwide for his South-to-North charity run but has refused a certificate honouring him for raising 1.2 billion baht for 11 public hospitals, saying he was merely a bridge for the donors.
Prawit's hide-and-seek game drags on
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2018
» Despite having submitted a written explanation two days after Christmas explaining how he came to acquire an expensive luxury watch and a diamond ring, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has now been given another two weeks to present a more detailed narrative about his other pricey timepiece acquisitions.
Big 2 parties slam talk of outsider PM
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth & Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2018
» Pheu Thai heavyweight Chaturon Chaisang has lashed out on Twitter at Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over his remarks about the possibility of an unelected premier taking the reins after this year's planned election.
SET index hits fresh closing high
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index on Friday continued its string of all-time closing highs and stood on the verge of settling at 1,800 points for the first time since its inception in 1975.
TOT and AIS seal spectrum deal
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/01/2018
» After providing a trial service for 18 months, state telecom enterprise TOT and the largest mobile operator, Advanced Info Service (AIS), finally signed an official partnership contract yesterday for commercial use of TOT's 2100-megahertz spectrum capacity, with TOT being paid 3.9 billion baht a year.
'Politician' PM muddies waters yet further
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 06/01/2018
» 'I do not consider or deal politically with anybody because I'm not a politician." -- Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Nov 28, 2017.
Hearts and minds quest
News, Published on 06/01/2018
» The military-led government has declared war against poverty this year and promised the public that all efforts will be made to increase the amount of money in people's pockets, especially for the poor so they can enjoy a higher quality of life with the benefits it provides.
EC walks fine media line
News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2018
» Once political campaigning for a general election, tentatively set for November, kicks off, social media will likely become an even more powerful tool, not just for vote canvassing but also manipulation.
Online help at hand for suicidal cops
News, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/01/2018
» The Police General Hospital's Department of Psychiatry and Narcotics yesterday launched a Facebook page dedicated to helping police officers and their family members who fall victim to depression.