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Police precariously placed after defeat to Ratchaburi
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 01/10/2018
» Former giants Police Tero's inability to defend an early goal from Michael N'Dri in a 2-1 loss to Ratchaburi last night has left them on the verge of demotion from Thai League 1.
Marriage in China breaks the bank
News, Adam Minter, Published on 01/10/2018
» Getting married isn't cheap in China. In Da'anliu, a small farming village outside Beijing, the local "bride price" -- the fee that a groom's family pays to a bride's in advance of their nuptials -- recently breached the US$30,000 mark (972,000 baht). That's extreme for a village where incomes average $2,900 per year. So, this summer, local officials decreed that bride prices and associated wedding expenses shouldn't exceed $2,900. Violators will be treated as human traffickers.
Too much of a good thing?
Business, Published on 01/10/2018
» Underlying risks are lurking in the increasing supply glut of Bangkok condos.
TMI diversifies into renewable energy field
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/10/2018
» Teera-Mongkol Industry Plc (TMI), an MAI-listed manufacturer of lighting products, is upbeat about the renewable power business as it looks to diversify its business portfolio.
No 'third way' in a polarised Britain
News, John Lloyd, Published on 01/10/2018
» The British prime minister and the leader of Her Majesty's opposition gave speeches on the same day last week, outlining their vision for their country's economy -- and by implication, its society. They had little in common.
China widens income tax exemption for foreign investors
Published on 30/09/2018
» BEIJING: China has widened income tax exemption on re-invested profits for foreign firms, the Finance Ministry said on Sunday, to try to boost foreign investment amid trade tensions.
Sturridge rescues Liverpool, Man City beat Brighton
Published on 30/09/2018
» LONDON: A stunning late strike from Daniel Sturridge rescued a point for Liverpool in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday, while Manchester City could not be more marked, with Pep Guardiola's side beating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0.
Party time as Buriram retain trophy
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 30/09/2018
» Northeastern giants Buriram United gleefully welcomed the record sixth Thai League 1 trophy on Saturday night and the 3-0 romp over Pattaya United later was just the icing on the cake for the Thunder Castle.
World's biggest copper mine announces $1bn first semester profits
AFP, Published on 29/09/2018
» SANTIAGO - The world's biggest copper mine by output, Chile's Escondida, announced on Friday profits of $1.086 billion for the first semester, just over a month after avoiding a strike by workers.
Banking on investments
Business, Published on 29/09/2018
» As we pointed out in our previous article on Sept 5, we are probably at a late stage of the current economic cycle, but nowhere near the end of it. Gross domestic product growth, both global and domestic, has been creeping up at slightly above the long-term average trend, with no sign of overheating.