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Japan, Laos set to upgrade political, economic ties
Kyodo News, Published on 06/03/2015
» TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Lao counterpart Thongsing Thammavong began talks Friday with the expectation of affirming closer political and economic ties, especially as Laos prepares to assume the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2016.
Parents of murdered Japanese tourist urge DSI to catch killer
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/03/2015
» The parents of a Japanese woman murdered in Sukhothai eight years ago have urged the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to step up efforts to bring their daughter's killer to justice.
Martial arts event at Indoor
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 06/03/2015
» About 800 participants from 45 countries are expected to join the inaugural Martial Arts Council Games (WordMAC Games) next week.
Key to consumer spending
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 06/03/2015
» Developing creative and innovative new products is crucial for companies to attract consumers and expand sales amid the current economic doldrums, says a London-based research firm.
Charter draft has checks, lacks balances
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/03/2015
» When political reforms themselves are reformed time and again, they can revert back to their pre-reform beginnings. This phenomenon appears to be afflicting Thailand's ongoing constitutional-drafting process, which is stuck in a circuitous time warp.
SCG housing unit targets 5% revenue growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/03/2015
» The housing arm of SET-listed industry conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) has launched new building materials to help drive 2015 revenue to grow by 5% from 14 billion baht.
Index falls for a second month
Business, Published on 06/03/2015
» Consumer confidence fell for a second straight month in February on growing worries over low commodity prices, the shaky economic recovery and weak export prospects.
Toyota Prius tax claims disputed
Business, Published on 06/03/2015
» The Nation Associate Anti-Corruption Network (NACN) has asked the Finance Ministry to launch a probe into whether Toyota Motors (Thailand) has understated taxes by claiming the Toyota Prius is a completely knocked-down (CKD) vehicle.
Land tax bill heads for cabinet
Business, Published on 06/03/2015
» The draft bill on the land and buildings tax will be tabled for cabinet approval in a couple of weeks despite public outcry.
January a disappointing start to the year, says IATA
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 06/03/2015
» Global passenger and freight traffic began 2015 with a slower growth than last year as uncertainties remain for the rest of the year.