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Thais to ponder election under martial law
Published on 22/05/2014
» Thailand's Election Commission considers the caretaker government's proposal for an Aug. 3 election, as doubts grew that polls could be held smoothly despite the imposition of martial law to calm street violence. Sarah Toms reports. - REUTERS
Caretaker cabinet to report to NPOMC
Online Reporters, Published on 22/05/2014
» Deposed acting caretaker Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan and 17 other cabinet members have been ordered to report to the military junta on Friday.
New delay hits World Cup kick-off stadium
AFP, Published on 22/05/2014
» A second test event for the stadium hosting the opening match of the World Cup on June 12 has been put back three days to June 1, FIFA said Wednesday.
Brazil strikes mar run-up to World Cup
AFP, Published on 22/05/2014
» A bus drivers' strike stranded more than two million passengers in Sao Paulo, just 22 days before the Brazilian megacity hosts the opening match of the World Cup.
What Makes You Beautiful — One Direction
Published on 22/05/2014
» Many people are already fine or perfect the way they originally are. Are you one of them? Try listening to this song to boost your self-esteem.
Stocks rise on hopes of resolution
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/05/2014
» Thai shares yesterday rebounded from Tuesday's 1.13% loss, rising 0.59%, buoyed by local investors' buying on hopes that the imposition of martial law could pave the way to solving the long political stand-off. Foreign investors, however, still shied away from the bourse.
SEC fines Thaksin kin
Business, Published on 22/05/2014
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed fines on ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sister Monthathip and her husband for insider trading of shares in M Link Asia Corporation.
BAY clamps down on NPLs, lays plans for 'mini boom'
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/05/2014
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) expects to maintain its stringent loan requirements, especially for unsecured loans, over the next 6-12 months to prevent non-performing loans (NPLs) from rising further.
HSBC's boss hails ties
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2014
» Through decades-old relationships and attractive investment incentives, Japanese firms still consider Thailand their destination of choice in Southeast Asia, says an HSBC managing director.
Food exports expected to beat slump
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2014
» Despite the political problems, food exports are expected to manage growth of at least 4.8% this year.