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A trade war that is about more than trade
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/08/2018
» The most dangerous risk from the ongoing "trade war" between the United States and China is that it is not fundamentally about trade. With each tit-for-tat escalation and retaliation from both sides, what the world is witnessing is a larger struggle between two grand competitors of the 21st century, underpinned by opposing systems of socioeconomic organisation, values and ideas about global order.
Office mulls city underground carpark
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2018
» The Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue is being surveyed for a spot to build an underground car park as part of a long-term solution to crowded city roads, according to the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning.
Democrats oppose driving licence fines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2018
» The Democrat Party has called for a revision of a proposed road safety measure that would see a substantial hike in fines and longer jail terms imposed on motorists who commit licence-related offences.
Attitude blamed for rising domestic violence deaths
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 24/08/2018
» The public should stop perceiving physical abuse as a common component of domestic affairs, a seminar was told on Thursday. Speakers called on witnesses to intervene to help prevent deaths from domestic violence.
Laos port deal good for Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 24/08/2018
» Thailand and Laos have signed their first cooperative agreement to connect a bustling port in Chiang Saen district of Chiang Rai province with Muang Mom port on the other side of the Mekong River, to bolster trade among countries in the area including southern China.
More heads due to roll at Wat Sa Ket
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2018
» Two former assistant abbots of Wat Sa Ket (Temple of the Golden Mount) in Bangkok and a layman have been indicted for their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of a state fund to support Buddhism studies.
NACC in 'final leg' of 2009 housing probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is close to concluding its investigation into alleged misconduct in the 2009 construction of 163 police flats and 396 police stations nationwide, NACC president Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit revealed on Thursday.
'Wrap up poll so FTA talks can resume'
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 24/08/2018
» Berlin: Germany is confident Thailand will stage a successful return to democracy with its general election early next year, likely followed by continued prosperity, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said after meeting his German counterpart Heiko Maas on Wednesday.
SHREIT taking two Asean hotels in AUM
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/08/2018
» SET-listed Strategic Hospitality Extendable Freehold and Leasehold REIT (SHREIT) will invest in two hotels in Malaysia and Indonesia worth a combined 5.8 billion baht, targeting robust growth in tourism in these destinations.
Krungsri Auto hikes target to 17%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/08/2018
» Krungsri Auto, an automotive lender under Bank of Ayudhya, has revised up its loan portfolio growth target to 17% this year after strong loan performance in the first half.