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iCon probe ends this month
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/12/2024
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says its investigation into the scandal-hit The iCon Group will be finished before Dec 20, when the detention of 18 suspects ends.
Data paints economy as 'black hole'
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 12/12/2024
» I am known for being pessimistic about the Thai economy. Apart from encouraging official economic growth figures of 1.6% in Q1, 2.2% in Q2, and 3.0% in Q3, I do not think anyone can be optimistic about the economy. It is obvious that GDP data and the actual economic situation do not go hand in hand. It is beyond my comprehension that the non-performing loan (NPL) level rose 14.1% in Q3 while the economy expanded 3.0%. Shouldn't it be the opposite when debtor's income rises?
Migrant worker welfare training
News, Post reporters, Published on 12/12/2024
» The Labour Ministry is training a working team to provide labour welfare protection for migrant workers while also keeping them from taking jobs reserved for Thais.
Rebel win to reshape Syria's fragile future
News, John J. Metzler, Published on 12/12/2024
» The Assad family dictatorship, which ran Syria for 53 years and withstood 13 years of bitter civil war, collapsed in just over a week. A sweeping series of Islamic rebel attacks, starting in late November, captured key cities from Aleppo in the north to Homs and Hama, which fell like dominos, creating an unstoppable military momentum on the road to Damascus.
Communication is key
News, Editorial, Published on 12/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's public address today, outlining her government's achievements over the past three months, appears to be a move to shore up a faltering communication strategy after a series of recent missteps.
PM hints at release of detained crew
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/12/2024
» Four Thai crew members of a fishing vessel detained in Myanmar are expected to be released shortly after the New Year, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra suggested on Wednesday.
Business cycle remains a real risk for markets
News, Mike Dolan, Published on 12/12/2024
» Whatever 2025 holds for world markets, talk of an end to business cycle investing eerily reflects past periods of hubris and makes all the persistent bullishness seem slightly reckless.
Wildly drunk tourist charged with assaulting police
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2024
» PHUKET – A Belarusian tourist faces charges after attacking police and security guards while extremely intoxicated — and his wife and children are returning home without him.
Patient dies after brutal treatment by hospital staff
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2024
» SI SA KET - A 31-year-old patient suffering from alcohol withdrawal died after allegedly being brutalised by staff at the hospital where he was being treated.
Ex-DPM Wissanu says skip charter referendum
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2024
» The charter should be amended section by section to avoid having to conduct a referendum, as the focus should be on forming an assembly to redraft the constitution, according to legal experts.