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Tarit in a sea of circling sharks
News, Published on 07/04/2012
» The Department of Special Investigation is often accused of favouring whichever parties hold the reins of power.
Penang and Bangkok seal a friendly deal
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 07/04/2012
» Thai people are familiar with Penang state in Malaysia because of its interesting history and old world charm, but not many are all that familiar with what goes on there these days.
PM unveils three-part plan to help elderly
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2012
» The government is to launch savings and loan schemes for the elderly next month.
Workers miss retirement payouts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/04/2012
» Some employers are failing to set a workplace retirement age to avoid paying mandatory severance payments, the Labour Ministry says.
Vendors feeling the squeeze
News, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2012
» High rents charged by unscrupulous landlords and unfair competition posed by traders who pay virtually no rent at all are making life difficult for many licensed tenants at Chatuchak Market.
Britain's ex-PM Blair teaches Thai children
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/01/2012
» The government's "2012 English Speaking Year" programme was given a big boost yesterday, with Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair acting as an honorary English teacher for a group of young students.
Banharn feels dragon's fire
News, Published on 28/01/2012
» Suphan Buri may have escaped the great floods last year but it got a fiery herald of the Year of the Dragon.
Time to settle old scores
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/01/2012
» The likely appointment of Sukumpol Suwanatat as defence minister will cause ructions, which is no doubt just the reaction that Pheu Thai Party powerbroker Thaksin Shinawatra intended.
Speed is of the essence with rail services
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/02/2012
» Speed is of the essence, goes an old saying, and Thailand certainly could use some in both its much-maligned railway service and a decision by the government to get bullet trains burning up the tracks.
Confusion reigns as Chatuchak market changes hands
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/01/2012
» Uncertainty hangs over the power transfer of Chatuchak Weekend Market today, with the majority of vendors said to be against it.