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Scholar backs B20 minimum wage rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/07/2015
» The government should set a daily minimum wage at 320 baht in most provinces, which will sustain people's purchasing power without breaking the bank, a seminar was told.
Govt turns to tackling B300bn debt
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/07/2015
» The government is looking for ways to tackle the 300-billion-baht household debt, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Red-shirt leader's son plunges to death
Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2015
» Musician Prachathip Musikapong, son of red-shirt leader Veerakan Musikapong, fell to death from the ninth floor of a condominium in Bangkok late Wednesday.
Smooth piste for Beijing's 2022 bid
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» China came of age as an Olympic power when it hosted the spectacular Beijing 2008, a display of the unlimited resources and political will some say are essential to its bid for the 2022 Winter Games.
Suthep launches PDRC Foundation, promises no more protests
Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2015
» Suthep Thaugsuban, who led anti-government demonstrations that led to the 2014 coup, promised no more street protests and to advocate for reform before elections during Thursday’s kick-off for the PDRC Foundation.
Navy claims lack of subs puts it at regional disadvantage
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/07/2015
» The Royal Thai Navy has published its position paper on why it sees an urgent need for submarines, arguing they’re necessary to maintain parity with neighbouring fleets.
More stranded fishermen come home
Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2015
» Another 69 Thai fishermen detained in Indonesia have been released and returned to Thailand, bringing the total number of fishermen brought home to more than 1,200 since October.
2 escapees caught, another thought dead
Published on 30/07/2015
» Police on Thursday arrested two more drug suspects who escaped on their way to court in Khon Kaen and said they believe another had drowned.
Booze-free villagers celebrate new lives at Lent
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 30/07/2015
» No wives and children probably feel prouder of their breadwinners than those in Phitsanulok province village where nearly 60 family men accomplish the same goal: They stopped drinking alcohol.