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Myanmar verification 'too slow'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/09/2017
» Myanmar authorities have vowed to speed up the process of verifying the nationality of their citizens so they can apply for proper working visas in Thailand following reports of a large backlog of people waiting to register, says the Department of Employment.
DSI hands over investment scam report to prosecutors
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 21/10/2017
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has handed public prosecutors its report into a case in which more than 2,600 people were allegedly swindled in a currency investment scam, causing losses of more than 570 million baht.
About Politics
News, Published on 25/11/2017
» Who will be in the race for next year's election? We look at the frontrunners v Critics attack new voting system claiming it is 'contradictory' v Pundits accuse regime of wheeling out welfare cards to boost popularity before poll
SEC warns over low investment in stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/11/2017
» Investment in stocks through provident funds (PVDs) makes up 10-15% of the total asset class, generating low returns and causing fund members to have insufficient savings for retirement, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
ILO finds progress in fixing Thai fishing industry abuses
Associated Press, Published on 07/03/2018
» A survey of working conditions in Thailand's fishing and seafood industry conducted by the UN's International Labour Organisation has found that new regulations resulted in progress in some areas, including less physical violence, but problems such as unfair pay and deception in contracting persist.
E-waste plant fight hits home
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/06/2018
» Until a month ago, Somsri Wichianchai, a villager of Ban Klong Song in Chachoengsao's Plaeng Yao district, had to keep the windows of her house sealed to escape the acrid smell caused by waste recycling factories nearby.
SEC fines IFEC execs for insider trades
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/08/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed civil fines on current and former executives of Inter Far East Energy Corporation Plc (IFEC) on grounds of insider trading.
Election gives Cobra Gold a boost
News, Published on 11/02/2019
» This week's 2019 Cobra Gold light military drills will once again celebrate the military ties between Thailand and the United States.
B400bn booster shot given nod
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/03/2020
» The cabinet has given the green light to a stimulus package expected to inject 400 billion baht into the economy to reduce the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic.
Millions expected to claim benefit help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/04/2020
» Up to four million formal workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic are expected to apply for unemployment benefits, says the Social Security Office.