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Argentina, hedge funds fail to strike debt deal
AFP, Published on 25/07/2014
» NEW YORK - Argentina failed to reach a deal with hedge funds demanding full payment on its defaulted bonds, veering closer to what the IMF warned could be a painful new default.
Thai victim: A hard-working man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2014
» Narakorn Kittiyangkul, the Thai worker from Nan killed near Gaza, "was a hard-working man who decided to go abroad as he could not earn enough to help support his large family as a taxi driver in Bangkok."
Yingluck's trip: Hugs in Paris, speculation in Thailand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2014
» Grainy photos show former Thai prime ministers Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra in a warm embrace at a Paris airport after her arrival from Thailand.
Don't delay reforms, says Moody's
Business, Published on 25/07/2014
» Deep political polarisation since 2006 is adding to structural challenges to Thailand's competitiveness, and reform delays could eventually lower the sovereign credit profile, which has largely remained immune to the country's political disturbances, warns Moody's Investors Service.
TrueVisions brushes off challenges
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 25/07/2014
» Thailand’s largest pay TV operator, TrueVisions, will continue to beef up its content and add more high-definition (HD) channels despite facing big challenges from the pay TV operators CTH and GMM Grammy, which announced a merger this week.
NBTC cuts value of digital TV coupons to B690
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 25/07/2014
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reduced the value of digital TV subsidy vouchers to 690 baht from 1,000 baht to avoid legal disputes with consumer groups.
Land appraisals under scrutiny
Business, Published on 25/07/2014
» The Treasury Department may raise the median price of land used in evaluating the local maintenance tax with the aim of boosting local administrations' coffers.
SET: No manipulation seen despite higher volume
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/07/2014
» Stock manipulation has not been detected in the Thai market yet even though shares and trading volume have surged significantly, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
PTTEP reports 55% Q2 net profit rise
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2014
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), Thailand's sole publicly listed petroleum explorer, has posted a 55% year-on-year increase in its second-quarter net profit to US$560 million on higher petroleum sales volume and prices.
Is entrepreneurship a ticket to happier life despite the many challenges?
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 25/07/2014
» After making many New Year resolutions, I guess it is time for a half-year reflection. Lately, I find many people are unhappy with their lives. There are many complaints from my friends about how miserable their lives have become. Interestingly, the top frustration is about their jobs.