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Cleric defrocked for slamming Muslims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» National security concerns are behind the defrocking of an outspoken monk who harshly criticised Muslims, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon says. But he insisted the man had agreed to be defrocked.
Database to weed out fake, rogue monks
News, Published on 22/09/2017
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Ormsin Chivapruck has called on the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to create a cleric database to complement the government's smart ID cards for monks and temple auditing initiatives.
FamilyMart delivers via Kerry Express
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» FamilyMart has joined forces with Kerry Express to offer 24-hour parcel delivery to serve rising demand and changes in shopping behaviour under the Thailand 4.0 concept.
Depa predicts e-commerce to triple to B2.1tn
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/09/2017
» Retail e-commerce value in Thailand is projected to reach 2.1 trillion baht in 2022, three times higher than 2016, thanks to intense competition from big players, the popularity of social commerce and the availability of wireless technology.
PAD chiefs lose B522m payout fight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» The Supreme Court has rejected a petition by key People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) figures appealing against a lower court ruling ordering 13 group members to pay the Airports of Thailand (AoT) 522 million baht in compensation for a 2008 protest that shut down the capital's two airports.
Unicef urges boost to maternity leave
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 22/09/2017
» Thailand should increase the length of paid maternity leave to 180 days, up from 90 now, to help mothers better look after their children and provide babies with higher nutrition from breast milk in the crucial first six months of life, says Unicef.
More ex-KTB executives in the firing line
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» A lawyer has filed a petition with the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG), asking the agency to prosecute two former Krungthai Bank (KTB) executives, including a cabinet minister, who have been spared charges in relation to the KTB loan scandal.
Digital Park plan for Chon Buri tech community unveiled
Business, Published on 22/09/2017
» A proposal for a new 100-hectare digital park was presented at an industry event yesterday, heralding a major step in Thailand's digital aspirations.
Prosecutors drop ex-mayor's case against media
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» The prosecution has decided not to indict three journalists accused by former Ban Phai municipal mayor Premsak Piayura of coercion in a dispute between the two parties dating back to last year, a source close to the case has said.
Heart op rules to be phased in
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» Private-run hospitals using only part-time heart surgeons will be allowed to operate on patients under the government's universal coverage (UC) health care scheme for another year, despite the scheme's rule requiring them to hire at least one full-time heart surgeon, the government says.