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Locals urge blockade end
Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2013
» Local community and business leaders called on protesters to lift the road and railway blockade in Nakhon Si Thammarat Wednesday, as the government and planters failed to reach an agreement in their latest round of talks on rubber prices.
Assad keeps calm image in face of biggest threat to rule
AFP, Published on 29/08/2013
» Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is trying to portray the image of a calm and determined leader ready to confront any challenge, as the West mulls military action against his regime.
Ljajic signs for Roma as Lamela departs
AFP, Published on 29/08/2013
» Fiorentina's Adem Ljajic completed his transfer to Roma on Wednesday as the Italian capital club confirmed that highly-rated forward Erik Lamela is on his way to Tottenham Hotspur.
Matthews wins Tour of Spain fifth stage
AFP, Published on 29/08/2013
» Australian Michael Matthews (Orica-GreenEdge) won the fifth stage of the Tour of Spain on Wednesday, edging out Maximiliano Ariel Recheze (Lampre) and Gianni Meersman (Omega Pharma-Quickstep) in a sprint finish.
Nintendo cuts price of Wii U video game console
AFP, Published on 29/08/2013
» Nintendo on Wednesday cut the price of its Wii U video game console and introduced an entry-level version of its DS handheld gaming device in moves aimed at boosting sales.
Thai Airways to provide in-flight WiFi
Published on 29/08/2013
» Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to make WiFi internet available on flights as the national carrier prepares to apply for a licence with the national telecom regulator.
Shysters targeted in changes to alcohol tax collection
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2013
» Proposed changes to the collection methods for the alcohol beverage tax and an increase in the tax ceiling aim to prevent operators from under-declaring liquor costs.
Eco-car phase II gets the nod
News, Published on 29/08/2013
» The Board of Investment (BoI) on Wednesday approved the second phase of the eco-car scheme amid a warning from automakers about market oversupply.
Abhisit pushes for boundary changes
News, Published on 29/08/2013
» Electoral constituency boundaries should be redrawn if all 200 senators are to be elected under a proposed charter amendment, Democrat Party and opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday.
GT200, fake ID cards are DSI's cases
News, Published on 29/08/2013
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has accepted the purchase of GT200 bomb detectors and the state issuance of fake identity cards as special cases.