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PTTEP to start Mozambique LNG project by end of year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/04/2016
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) expects to start the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique's Rovuma Offshore Area 1 by the end of this year, says the company's president and chief executive Somporn Vongvuthipornchai.
GHB allots B12bn to low-cost
Business, Published on 27/04/2016
» GH Bank plans to offer 12 billion baht in pre-financing loans for low-cost housing development on state land and to provide homes for the elderly under the Pracha Rat (People's State) initiative.
World Bank ups crude oil price forecast
Business, Published on 27/04/2016
» The World Bank is raising its 2016 crude oil price forecast to US$41 per barrel, up from $37 forecast earlier, as oversupply is expected to recede with improving market sentiment and a weakening dollar, the bank says in its Commodity Markets Outlook report.
Storm clouds gather over charter vote
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/04/2016
» Climate-wise, we are told that the almost-unbearable heat, with the mercury rising well over 40C, will soon be over. Monsoon rain is about to start and will drive away the sweltering weather.
Thai media fights on
News, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2016
» Reporters Without Borders last week placed Thailand far down its press freedom rankings, at 136th place. It is two steps down from the 2015 ranking of the world's media by the same organisation. On the surface, this seems a fair judgement. The military regime has made true freedom of the press impossible. But the situation is not as dire or clear-cut as the European group would make some believe.
Klity villagers fight never-ending battle
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 27/04/2016
» Justice delayed is justice denied. This legal maxim hit the victims of the Klity creek lead poisoning tragedy hard on Tuesday.
Integrate and treat a Muslim better, hurt Islamic State
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 27/04/2016
» It is intuitively appealing to connect the number of fighters a country sends to the Islamic State (IS) with poverty and inequality. The more desperate and economically downtrodden people are, the more likely it is that they'll join a terrorist group, right? Wrong, recent research indicates: It's much more likely that the reasons for the IS's recruitment success are cultural.
Three shows, three views, undeveloped ideas
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 27/04/2016
» 'Have you been to Korakrit's show?" This seems a common conversation topic in the art scene for now. This is followed by, "How do you like the show?", and if you don't, it feels like you are up against the contemporary art world, and that's just too much pressure. What's universally agreed, however, is his cushions are really comfortable.
New Apple phones coming to Thailand
Life, Published on 27/04/2016
» Apple's financial results for the second quarter of 2016 should have been released a few hours ago and will be online somewhere by now. They were due out on Monday but were delayed one day because of the memorial service for Bill Campbell, a former Apple board member who died last week.
Gaining satisfaction from good health
News, Published on 27/04/2016
» Satisfaction in life is vital, yet it's not available in the market. You can't buy it. However, there are some things we can buy that will bring at least some satisfaction to our lives. Nice clothes that make you feel good when you wear them, for example. School fees can go towards an improved educational and social environment for our children, contributing to their happiness and life satisfaction, at least while they are young.