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US slaps sanctions on Laos Golden Triangle 'casino'
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2018
» HONG KONG: The US Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on a gambling empire hacked from the Laotian jungle which it said was involved in drug, human and wildlife trafficking and child prostitution.
JKN plots more Indian soaps
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 31/01/2018
» JKN Global Media Co, a content management and distribution company, wants to import more Indian series to tap growing demand among Thai audiences, saying it will overshadow Korean and Japanese content in the near future.
US sanctions Laos-based 'criminal organisation'
Published on 31/01/2018
» The US Treasury Department early Wednesday announced sanctions against four men and a group of companies allegedly linked to drug and human trafficking throughout the region.
Road linking Mae Sot with EWEC highway nearly finished
Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 30/01/2018
» TAK: The construction of a new road to connect Mae Sot with part of the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) linking Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam is expected to be completed next month.
Monta gets 7.5 years for using royal title
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/01/2018
» The Criminal Court Monday sentenced Monta Yokrattanakan, better known as "Ying Kai", to seven years and six months in jail for violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law.
UIH switches gears to embrace digital disruption
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/01/2018
» United Information Highway Co (UIH), a telecom network provider, is changing tactics to become a digital infrastructure and solutions provider and cash in on transformation opportunities in Asean.
OPG turns focus to Laos for oil palm plantation
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/01/2018
» OPG Tech Co, a local palm oil trader, is gearing up for oil palm plantation and biodiesel production in Laos after seeing limited business opportunities in Thailand.
Hanoi puts car policy in reverse
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2018
» I shouldn't be surprised, but Vietnam's imposition of stringent checks on imported vehicles has sent shockwaves through international automakers, local consumers and also investors who see the country as a promising destination.
Yearning for Thainess
News, Postbag, Published on 29/01/2018
» Re: "Regime push for 'Thainess' turns sinister", (Opinion, Jan 26).
Look at your own backyards
News, Postbag, Published on 28/01/2018
» Re: "Diplomats slam poll delay", (BP, Jan 27).