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Philippines to turn disputed sea outcrops into tourist draws
AFP, Published on 11/05/2015
» THITU ISLAND, SOUTH CHINA SEA - The Philippines plans to turn some disputed South China Sea islands into tourist sites to promote peace as China builds suspected military facilities on nearby reclaimed reefs, Filipino officials said Monday.
Thailand Golf Expo 2015
Published on 11/05/2015
» Join the giant annual expo of "the most comprehensive range of golf destinations, products and services" at the 7th THAILAND GOLF EXPO 2015 from May 14-17, 2015 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. Discover over 40 golf destinations, including Black Mountain, Riverdale, Bonanza Golf & Country Club, Santiburi, Royal Gems and many more, and get special offer packages only available at the show.
Otep faces scrutiny after B2bn of suspect assets found in safe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/05/2015
» Cash worth about one billion baht in Croatian kuna currency has been found in the offices of two former executives of the Office of the Welfare Promotion Commission for Teachers and Education Personnel (Otep), which is being probed for improper spending.
Medical network joins fee protests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/05/2015
» A medical network plans to ask the government to set up a committee to oversee medical fees in private hospitals, following claims of overcharging.
As the world gets richer, inequality grows worse
News, Published on 11/05/2015
» Europe's migration crisis exposes a fundamental flaw, if not towering hypocrisy, in the ongoing debate about economic inequality. Wouldn't a true progressive support equal opportunity for all people on the planet, rather than just for those of us lucky enough to have been born and raised in rich countries?
Rice saga fates await Boonsong, Phoom and Manas
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/05/2015
» The curtain has fallen on the impeachment case against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, his former deputy Phoom Sarapol and former Foreign Trade Department director-general Manas Soyploy over the fake government-to-government (G-to-G) rice deals with two Chinese trading companies: Guangdong Stationery and Sporting Goods Import and Export, and Hainan Grains and Industrial Trading.
Migrant talks need support
News, Published on 11/05/2015
» The call for a summit on the problem of Rohingya migration and deaths is an excellent step by the government. It deserves support, particularly from Myanmar and Malaysia. These two countries are directly involved in pushing out and pulling in the migrants being so abominably treated in Thailand. It is encouraging to see Australia offer to help with the proposed summit. Details, as always, must be worked out, and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's plan needs some refining.
Police concede meekly to alpha army
News, Published on 11/05/2015
» Judging from his words, Somyot Pumpunmuang may very well be the most generous police officer this country has ever seen.
Srithai targets overseas sales
Business, Published on 11/05/2015
» SET-listed Srithai Superware Plc (SITHAI), the world's leading producer of melamine and plastic packages and containers, aims to increase sales to 20 billion baht over the next five years helped by overseas business.
Set struggles Near 1500 as global stocks retreat
Business, Published on 11/05/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets retreated amid worries over the growing US trade deficit, Greece's bailout deal and China's dismal exports. Concerns over listed companies' earnings growth also weighed down the Thai stock market, which briefly slipped below 1,500 points before rebounding on Friday.