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Bus operators urge govt to boost fares
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/05/2018
» The Transport Ministry has been asked to hike provincial bus fares in light of rising diesel fuel prices or face the risk of operators terminating some routes.
Growth view up to 4.2-4.7%
Business, Published on 22/05/2018
» Following a robust first-quarter performance, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) on Monday raised its economic growth forecast to 4.2-4.7% this year from 3.6-4.6% in February.
Cycling 'shoulder charge' probe kicks off
News, Published on 22/05/2018
» The Thai Cycling Association (TCA) is investigating the alleged unsportsmanlike conduct of a rider, who was caught on video shoulder charging another competitor and causing a pileup, as he raced to the finish line in Nakhon Phanom.
8 Pheu Thai big wigs turn themselves in
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/05/2018
» Eight heavyweight Pheu Thai Party politicians turned themselves in to police yesterday to acknowledge charges related to the press conference they held last week on the junta's performance before being released on bail.
LMC: Asean sales to surge
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/05/2018
» Light vehicle sales in Asean are expected to show healthy growth this year, led by a rosier outlook for Thailand, but there are gloomier prospects for other key markets, according to research firm LMC Automotive.
Sanctions threaten Afghan trade
News, Published on 22/05/2018
» US President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear accord and re-impose sanctions on Tehran threatens to derail a project to help build Afghanistan's economy, endangering a key goal of the US strategy to end America's longest war.
Three projects look to get on PPP fast-track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2018
» At least three projects worth 447 billion baht under the fast-track public-private partnership scheme are expected to seek the PPP committee's approval this year.
Coup regime turns four
News, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2018
» Tuesday is the fourth anniversary of the military coup d'etat by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. It is no cause for celebration. Indeed, protesters will be active today, demanding that Gen Prayut live up to his promise for a return to democratic principles, starting with a free and fair general election. Now the prime minister, Gen Prayut has promised elections every year since he seized control of government, yet he still refuses to set a date.
Modi should fear strength of opposition
News, Mihir Sharma, Published on 22/05/2018
» As a politician, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is distinguished by his relentlessness. Every vote, every constituency, every election matters. Mr Modi has built his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) into an electoral juggernaut that runs 21 of India's 29 states; 70% of India's population is ruled by the BJP at both the state and the federal level.
Help the poor, PM
News, Postbag, Published on 22/05/2018
» If this government is unable to win over the poor, it is almost guaranteed that the "Burn, Bangkok, Burn" party will return to power and who knows what lame brain policies Thaksin Shinawatra will come up with.