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Angkhana urges new probe into missing husband
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/05/2016
» Human rights activist and vice-chairwoman of the National Human Rights Commission Angkhana Neelapaijit is gathering the signatures of thousands of supporters to call on the Justice Ministry to renew a probe into the disappearance of her husband, Somchai Neelapaijit, 12 years ago.
Sugar tax a sweet and sour dish
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 02/05/2016
» One of my favourite songs is I Want Some Sugar in My Bowl, a very sultry piece of music sung by the late Nina Simone. The music reminds me that humans cannot live without sweet indulgences in life because we need sweetness deep down in our souls.
BoT warns over ebbing demand in South
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/05/2016
» With an unfavourable economy and the property market slowing, developers in southern Thailand must work harder to understand demand, develop better quality products and manage risks prudently, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Foreign fruit sellers face tighter control
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/05/2016
» The government is set to regulate foreign fruit importers and distributors after it was discovered that they are selling their goods in Thailand's fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale markets.
Private sector supports scheme, worries for SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2016
» Local business leaders support the government's new mandatory provident fund scheme. However, they say its impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) needs to be taken into consideration.
Bank of japan inaction keeps lid on asian stocks
Business, Published on 02/05/2016
» Recap: The surprising decision by the Bank of Japan to hold its fire on fresh stimulus rattled stock markets globally last week. The concerns also pushed the Thai bourse below 1,400 points on Thursday before a buying spree in big caps led to a small rally on Friday.
Modernform tweaks focus
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/05/2016
» SET-listed furniture manufacturer Modernform Group Plc (MODERN) is seeking to tap into the lower-end segment and increase its focus on healthcare furniture as purchase orders turn tepid, particularly from government agencies.
What are we hiding from?
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/05/2016
» Over the past few weeks the leaders of this country have been talking a lot about how Thailand belongs to Thais and not foreigners, and there's no need for international observers to verify everything we are doing in this country.
Move next door for simple parts, Thai firms urged
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 02/05/2016
» Thai industrialists are urged to exploit opportunities arising from the Asean Economic Community (AEC) by shifting the production of simple parts to neighbouring countries where labour costs are low.
Centel to pay highest dividend ever
Business, Published on 02/05/2016
» SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL) has announced a dividend of 50 satang per share for 2015, the highest in the company's history.