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Residents stage sit-in over new coal plant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2017
» A group of Thai-Muslims opposed to the Thepa coal-fired power plant project in Songkhla staged a sit-in protest in front of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment yesterday in the hope of halting a project they see as a development disaster.
ADB urges $8bn extra annual spend
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 24/08/2017
» An additional US$8 billion (267 billion baht) of annual infrastructure investment is needed for Thailand through 2030 to accelerate the country's economic growth pace to 4.2%, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Market nonchalant about impact of Yingluck verdict
Business, Published on 24/08/2017
» The verdict for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra over her contentious rice-pledging scheme is unlikely to cause volatility in the Thai bourse because investors place greater weight on financial factors, analysts say.
Moment of truth for Elephants
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 24/08/2017
» The Thai men's football team are confident that they will beat Vietnam in their last Group B game today and reach the semi-finals.
Thais tipped for gold haul today
Sports, Published on 24/08/2017
» Kuala Lumpur: Having made a slow pace in the medal race, Thailand are expected to enjoy a gold haul at the 29th SEA Games today.
TFEX betting on Gold-D, longer hours
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/08/2017
» The Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) is confident it will hit its target of 310,000 daily futures trades this year, citing a new gold futures product and expanded trading hours.
KTBS prepares to list on MAI in 2018
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/08/2017
» Brokerage firm KTB Securities (KTBS) plans to list on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) by 2018 to raise funds to fuel the expansion of its internet-focused services.
Stupefied by stupa work
News, Editorial, Published on 24/08/2017
» The public has been in uproar for more than a week over the restoration of stupas at the iconic Temple of Dawn, a national heritage and landmark tourist destination of the capital.
HSBC heralds Asean spending upsurge to foster digital age
Business, Published on 24/08/2017
» Asean has pledged to double its investment on infrastructure to more than US$700 billion over the next five years to support connectivity in the region, as the market is being shaped by the adoption of digital technologies, says HSBC.
Unions urge state telecom boards merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/08/2017
» The labour unions of the state telecom enterprises, TOT and CAT Telecom, will submit a joint proposal to the prime minister tomorrow urging a merger of their boards of directors.