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Mass transit: 60 million baht for your land?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2013
» To build electric trains some people will lose their land. Rumours swirl about who it will be & possible huge payoffs from govt.
Orange Line sparks anger in Din Daeng
News, Published on 26/02/2013
» The planned construction of the Orange Line electric train has spurred local protests in Pracha Songkhro in the city's Din Daeng area.
A cultural renaissance
News, Published on 23/02/2013
» The most modern enclave in Mae Hong Son could at best be considered a quaint, sleepy corner by city folk. Yet at the heart of this remote border township which edges Myanmar is a vibrant living culture that gives a new meaning to the word "museum".
Water management expert slams floodways plan
News, Published on 21/02/2013
» A Japanese water management expert has criticised Thailand's plans to deal with its flood problems.
'Package bidding' mulled for auctions
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/02/2013
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) may use "package bidding" for expiring mobile concessions running on the 1800- and 900-megahertz spectra.
Seated toilets on national agenda
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2013
» The Public Health Ministry plans to promote Western-style seated toilets in the home as part of the national agenda to reduce knee problems.
1800-MHz auction to take place in 2014
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2013
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has tentatively set the third quarter of 2014 as the auction date for 25 megahertz of the 1800-MHz spectrum.
Missing: Arts and culture agenda
Life, Published on 11/02/2013
» Bangkok governor candidates have been painting a rosy picture of the capital under their stewardship, but what's glaringly missing from their campaign bullet points and speeches is the policy and vision of Bangkok as a city of arts and culture. Orderly footpaths and flood prevention are priorities, but are cultural content and creative nurturing as crucial given that Bangkok is now World Book Capital? We talk to four veterans in the cultural community, from museum operator to curator and bookseller, to hear what they would like the new governor to include in their cultural plan _ and yes, there must be one.
Assumption teachers renew pay protest
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 11/02/2013
» Teachers at Assumption College have continued to wear black ribbons to classes in a protest for pay rises and against a cut in allowances.
Hemaraj puts B40bn aside for investment
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/02/2013
» The SET-listed Hemaraj Land and Development Plc (HEMRAJ) has set aside 40 billion baht for investments for the next five years.