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Teen 'wanted to dissect' someone
Kyodo News, Published on 30/07/2014
» A 16-year-old high school girl arrested on suspicion of killing a classmate and partially dismembering her body in southwestern Japan has told investigators she wanted to try dissection techniques on a human being after reading medical textbooks and practicing on a cat, police sources said Wednesday.
Teeing up for success
Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 30/07/2014
» The Bangkok Post-Black Mountain Charity Golf and Gourmet Dinner goes from strength to strength with its third edition raising over four million baht.
Breaking: Janie and "Ae" divorce (Updated Fri.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/07/2014
» Latest: Janie left for LA on Thursday. Earlier: Janie posts an instagram message. A photo of her appears on a plane. Actress Janie Tienphosuwan and Chonsawat "Ae" Asavahame are officially no longer a married couple. The divorce took place Tuesday afternoon in Samut Prakan
Gold dealers unite on spot market plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/07/2014
» The Gold Traders Association has agreed to set up a physical gold exchange, a move aimed at paving the way for the country's first-ever spot gold market and regaining the 30% of trade volume lost to Singapore and elsewhere.
Local listed firms improve annual scores
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/07/2014
» Corporate governance (CG) among listed firms has shown impressive improvement, but their commitment to battling graft and showing corporate social responsibility has seen no noticeable advancement, says the Thai Investors Association (TIA).
Tax reform aims to cut income gap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order has instructed the Finance Ministry to seek tax measures that can foster social fairness and bridge income disparities while boosting revenue for government coffers, says a ministry source.
KLeasing likes margins on refinancing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/07/2014
» Kasikorn Leasing (KLeasing), the automobile leasing arm of Kasikornbank, plans to double its refinancing portfolio in the next three years to increase long-term profitability.
SCB U-turn on outlook for mortgages
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/07/2014
» New mortgages are forecast to grow by 7.5% this year, a turnaround from an 11% contraction projected previously, amid a second-half economic rebound following the end of crippling political turmoil, says Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Fast visa waiver urged for Chinese
Business, Published on 30/07/2014
» Travel agents are urging the National Council for Peace and Order to grant immediate approval for a three-month exemption on visa fees for Chinese and Taiwanese tourists.
AIA keeps regional expansion strategy
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/07/2014
» AIA Group remains committed to developing its insurance business in Asia-Pacific due to significant customer coverage and growing spending power while expecting its Thai subsidiary to reap benefits from improved confidence in the second half.