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Hard lessons in bid to bring back glory days of Yangon University
Spectrum, Published on 31/03/2013
» Yangon University - which has been at the heart of Myanmar's intellectual and political life for over 75 years - is undergoing a transformation, but for many the changes are cosmetic and too slow.
Government set to defend massive loan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/03/2013
» The government is set to defend its plan to borrow 2.2 trillion baht to fund a seven-year infrastructure overhaul when the issue comes up for parliamentary scrutiny next week.
Nattawut's 'Suay' shops rejected
News, Published on 10/03/2013
» Deputy Commerce Minister Nattawut Saikuar's idea to modernise traditional grocery stores has been spurned as a waste of time by a leading academic.
B52bn development for lower North
Published on 21/01/2013
» The government on Tuesday approved the implementation of 101 development projects with a total investment budget of 52 billion baht for provinces in the lower North.
In reforms' wake, Media gear up for war of words
Spectrum, Published on 16/12/2012
» Two decades ago, anyone in Myanmar caught in possession of a news journal produced by the ''exile media'' could be charged with distributing unlawful literature and face 20 years in jail.
Telecom executives deny 3G auction was fixed
News, Published on 30/10/2012
» The trio of 3G bid winners broke their silence yesterday over the controversial spectrum auction, maintaining there was no collusion in the auction process.
Govt urged to detail link to Cambodia's nuclear plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2012
» Anti-nuclear activists have called on the Thai government to clarify its involvement in Cambodia's controversial plan to construct a nuclear power plant in the border province of Koh Kong.
Unsnarling a nasty traffic jam
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/10/2012
» The crowded Siriraj intersection has provided the city with some of its nastiest traffic gridlocks but that will soon change for the better.
TOT chairman Panthep resigns
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/09/2012
» The chairman of the state telecom enterprise TOT Plc, Panthep Chamrasromran, tendered his resignation on Monday after months of bickering within the board.
Port improvements to boost Thailand's competitiveness
News, Published on 24/06/2012
» The government plans to improve logistics at Laem Chabang port to increase the country's export competitiveness and reduce high costs.