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Ministry allays trans fat fears as consumers grow nervous
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/07/2018
» Health authorities moved Thursday to try to allay concerns among consumers after the Public Health Ministry announced a ban on the production, import and sale of artificial trans fats, saying vegetable oils remain safe for consumption.
Doi Suthep lobby steps up the heat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2018
» A group protesting against the controversial housing project at the foot of Doi Suthep mountain in Chiang Mai has stepped up its pressure on the government. The group has threatened to take "decisive action" against the occupation of the homes or it will converge for a major rally.
Maintaining what's left of rules-based order
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/07/2018
» For anyone who is alive today, the world as we know it has never been so stirred and shaken. The international order based on a common set of institutions, rules and norms that used to be widely cherished and universally beneficial is unravelling before our collective and helpless eyes. From an emerging United States-China trade war and Beijing's militarised occupation of the South China Sea to Russia's revanchist annexation of Crimea, world order over the past several years has been breaking down. Those who once set the rules, principally the US, are breaking them, while aspiring new rule-setters, mainly China, have not found sufficient international reception. Rule-takers, such as the smaller states in Asean, suffer the most when set rules lose cohesion, lustre and abidance.
Injuries at work yield more money
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/07/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has passed a bill allowing private employees and contracted workers at state agencies to glean more benefits from a compulsory compensation fund in the event of an accident at work.
PACC takes action on abuse complaints from foreigners
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/07/2018
» Around 30 complaints have been submitted to the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) by foreign tourists and business operators claiming they were badly treated by Thai authorities.
Gen Apirat poised to grab top army post
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/07/2018
» Assistant army chief Apirat Kongsompong is poised to take over the army's top post as the annual military reshuffle lists are being prepared in a move that would further cement the regime's power to run the country, according to a military source.
Defaulters to face the music
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2018
» The Finance Ministry has given the state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) the go-ahead to expedite legal action against teachers who are threatening to stop repaying their loans.
Drugs in chicken breasts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2018
» Some 26 of 62 poultry samples taken from Bangkok markets and stores have tested positive for two antibiotics, according to a survey by the Foundation for Consumers (FFC).
Herbal medicine boom on the cards
News, Published on 20/07/2018
» With the aim of developing Thailand as a "world herb hub" within the next 20 years, government and private agencies inked an agreement yesterday to help advance the development and professional use of herbs for better health.
SCB takes Q2 profit hit on online transaction fee cut
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/07/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) posted a 6.7% lower net profit year-on-year for the second quarter as the waiver of online transaction fees took a bite out of its bottom line.