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The dawn of a new year
News, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2018
» With a single exception, the past year for Thailand has felt like a quiet period. The nation hopes it was not the lull before the storm. The leader of the military regime, after more than three years of ordering one delay after another, has promised in writing to take the first step towards resuming democratic principles before this new year is out. The country expects Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to meet that promise within 11 months from today.
Criminal crackdown
News, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2018
» It's encouraging to hear the New Year's resolution from the Central Investigation Bureau bigwigs about stepping up their battle against crime. The CIB deals specifically with fraud, scams and online tricksters. Last year, such crimes became bigger than ever. Thousands of people admitted falling victim to fraud schemes. CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Thitirat Nongharnpitak says he intends to put those crimes at the centre of his 2018 investigations, and he has outlined positive steps to do it.
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.
Headwinds expected for auto industry
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thailand's automotive industry is forecast to face myriad negative external factors, though the domestic market is expected to gain momentum in line with the country's GDP.
Banks to return fees after PromptPay crash
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2018
» Commercial banks will return service charges to customers who had to pay the fees when the PromptPay online money transfer service crashed on Sunday morning, the Thai Bankers Association says.
Cabinet backs B4bn for subsidised housing
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/01/2018
» The cabinet yesterday approved 4 billion baht to build houses for low-income earners and allow the private sector to form a joint venture with the government for related construction projects.
Rising oil prices expected to drive inflation in 2018
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2018
» The government's forecast for inflation this year is 0.6-1.6% on expected increases in oil prices after 2017 saw inflation of 0.66%.
Regulator nails four for unauthorised offerings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/01/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a fine on four offenders involving in unauthorised public offerings of securities in 2016.
TAT: Tax rebate to deliver 10m Thais to 55 provinces
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/01/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts the tourism tax rebate to strongly boost domestic travel, with more than 10 million Thai tourists expected to travel to 55 secondary provinces, generating 350 billion baht this year.
Consumers full of cheer in December
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2018
» Consumer confidence rose for a fifth straight month in December, boosted by robust tourism, growing exports, state stimulus measures and a public less worried about the political situation.