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Thailand needs a democratic, just society
News, Published on 02/04/2015
» Over the past year, several foreign governments have exhorted Thailand to "bring back democracy" and "hold elections". As Americans who between us have resided in Thailand for over a century, we regard these well-intentioned exhortations as counter-productive and simplistic, revealing inadequate understanding of the cultural, social, and political challenges that Thailand must deal with if it is to develop sustainable democratic governance.
Japan banks to open branches in Myanmar
Published on 02/04/2015
» TOKYO — The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp said Thursday they will set up branches in Myanmar later this month as the country's central bank has issued permission for foreign banks to begin operations.
Pongpat sentenced on artefacts count
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2015
» The Criminal Court yesterday sentenced disgraced former Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) chief Pongpat Chayapan to another two years and six months for illegally possessing historic artefacts.
Violent storms, drought hit Nakhon Ratchasima homes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2015
» Violent summer storms and drought conditions have struck Nakhon Ratchasima province simultaneously, damaging buildings and farmland.
'I would not raise rates by much if I ran Fed'
Business, Published on 02/04/2015
» NEW YORK: Warren Buffett, the billionaire chief executive officer and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, said on Tuesday that he would not raise interest rates significantly if he ran the Federal Reserve.
NLA searches for solutions to shortage of upcountry doctors
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2015
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is looking into how to solve the upcountry doctor shortage as part of state sector health reforms.
Consumer prices fall in March 'but no deflation'
Business, Published on 02/04/2015
» Consumer prices fell for the third consecutive month in March to a 66-month low due mainly to weak global oil prices.
Discovery to get B4bn facelift
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 02/04/2015
» Siam Piwat Co plans to rock Bangkok's retail market with a 4-billion-baht overhaul of Siam Discovery.
Property tax rethink scheduled
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2015
» A controversial draft bill on the land and buildings tax will be reviewed and is expected to take four months to complete.
THAI safety concerns extend to EU
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 02/04/2015
» Europe has quietly begun to vet safety standards of Thai Airways International (THAI) aeroplanes that fly to its airports over concerns about Thailand's aviation safety standards.