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Premchai a liability to his own business
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/02/2018
» TIT, or “This is Thailand”, is the phrase that has been commonly used here for years when people make fun of the country’s law enforcement, supposedly good governance and other systems. During the past few months, Thailand has been caught in the debate on how the law and the government are going to deal with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who has been caught wearing 25 luxury watches worth close to 40 million baht in total but had failed to include them in his assets declaration. The agency which is investigating the case against him is led by his former secretary, while his alibi has been that he had borrowed the watches from his friends, one of whom has passed away.
All you need is love, and a sense of the absurd
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/02/2018
» The approach of Valentine’s Day means we are heading into the annual silly season, although some might argue that in Thailand it is the silly season all year round. Valentine’s is admittedly one of the most spurious celebrations of the calendar, which probably explains why it becomes more popular here every year. However, it serves as a desperately needed break from the daily diet of depressing news.
Banking on the future
Taam Yingcharoen and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/02/2018
» After working at a commercial bank for nearly 15 years, Soraya Nooprasert, 37, felt insecure for the first time in her job only recently. She was hired at the bank directly after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree.
Myanmar soldiers, police 'face action' for atrocity
Reuters, Published on 12/02/2018
» Action will be taken against 10 members of Myanmar's security forces in connection with the killing of captured Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state, a government spokesman said on Sunday.
AP unveils business 2018 plan
Published on 12/02/2018
» AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, the leading developer of residential properties, today shared its optimistic vision of Thailand’s real estate sector.
Drug gangs use Thailand as transit point to Malaysia
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/02/2018
» Arecent major crackdown, in which 250 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine were intercepted while being smuggled on a train to the South, has underlined observations that Thailand has become a transit point for transnational drug smuggling.
Will China weaponise social media?
Asia focus, Kent Harrington, Published on 12/02/2018
» Ever since the 2016 US presidential election, with its revelations about Russian meddling, European officials have been on the lookout for similar attacks. But Europeans aren’t the only ones paying attention. So, too, are China’s leaders, who are considering what they might learn from the Kremlin’s successes.
One Enterprise strengthens partnership with Line TV
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 13/02/2018
» One Enterprise Co, the operator of ONE31 HD digital TV channel owned by GMM Grammy Plc, will add more online content on Line TV to strengthen its premium-mass positioning and to create more awareness of digital TV viewership.
Tao Poon-Bang Sue area rising on transport
Business, Published on 13/02/2018
» Tao Poon-Bang Sue is transforming into the largest mass transit hub in Thailand, expected to be completed in 2020.
Happy mafia
News, Postbag, Published on 13/02/2018
» Re: "Drug gangs use Thailand as transit point to Malaysia", (BP, Feb 12).