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High risk, high gains await banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/01/2012
» Striking a balance between a higher risk of global volatility and greater opportunities in Asia will be the biggest challenge for local banks in 2012.
UK Olympics at risk from shadowy fixers says minister
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Fixing now poses the biggest threat to the integrity of the Olympics, the minister for the 2012 London Games told The Sunday Times newspaper, citing illegal Asian betting rings.
Media 'faced many obstacles'
News, Published on 01/01/2012
» Last year was one of the most challenging for members of the Thai media, who faced obstacles including state intervention, attempts to limit freedom of speech and the flood disaster, the Thai Journalists Association reports.
Local Indian court summons Google, Yahoo!: report
AFP, Published on 24/12/2011
» An Indian magistrates court has issued a summons to 21 internet sites, including Facebook, Google and Yahoo! to answer charges of circulating "obscene, lascivious content," a report said Friday.
Democrats aim to oust PM and FM
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/12/2011
» The Democrats say giving former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra back his passport is a crime serious enough to impeach those responsible, especially Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul and even Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Does Thaksin have a new Thai passport? (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/12/2011
» The Democrat Party spokesman had an interesting story for the media yesterday. He claimed to have information indicating ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra had been issued a new passport.
Pilots cleared to use iPad during takeoff, landing
AFP, Published on 15/12/2011
» Apple's iPad has been cleared for use by American Airlines pilots during takeoff and landing in a move that could make bulky flight bags crammed with manuals and charts a thing of the past.
Internet pioneers oppose US online piracy bills
AFP, Published on 15/12/2011
» The founders of Craigslist, eBay, Google, Twitter, Yahoo! and other Internet giants expressed concern to the US Congress on Wednesday over legislation intended to crack down on online piracy.
Russia needs 'China-style' web controls: official
AFP, Published on 15/12/2011
» Russia needs Chinese-style government regulation of the Internet, a top official said Wednesday, after election protesters organised nationwide rallies through social networking sites.
India bid to censor Internet draws flak
AFP, Published on 09/12/2011
» Indian government efforts to block offensive material from the Internet have prompted a storm of online ridicule along with warnings of the risk to India's image as a bastion of free speech.