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Security guard wanted after colleague found murdered
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/10/2018
» A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 65-year-old man over the murder of a colleague whose body was found trussed up in a canvas sheet at a waste-water treatment plant on Tuesday.
One step forward, two steps back for cultural progression
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 03/10/2018
» There was bound to be a backlash to the "Me Too" movement, and the struggle over the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court is clearly part of that culture war. "Me Too" is going to lose this battle unless there is some new and horrendous revelation of Mr Kavanaugh's past behaviour in the next few days, and lots of people in the US and elsewhere see this as evidence that the war itself is being lost.
Revenue defends VAT refund contract award
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2018
» The Revenue Department has insisted selecting Counter Service Co, a payment service provider wholly owned by CP All Plc, to provide value-added tax (VAT) refunds for foreign tourists outside airports was done in a transparent manner.
Europe is helping Uber to improve
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 03/10/2018
» On Monday, Uber returned to Dusseldorf, Germany, a city it was forced to abandon in 2015. This is a victory both for German regulators and for Uber, or rather, for its new version under Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi. It shows that the San Francisco-based company can actually function as a tech platform, rather than as a taxi business that pretends to be a tech platform.
Malaysian leader's second act just what the nation needs
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 03/10/2018
» The style and substance of Malaysia's seventh prime minister sure look familiar to anyone who knew him as its fourth prime minister. Good. Mahathir Mohamad's political comeback -- at the age of 92 -- could be just what the nation needs.
Rankings not be-all, end-all for Thai unis
News, Mike Hayes, Published on 03/10/2018
» The fact that Thai universities repeatedly get low spots in international rankings is disappointing. But given the methodology for the rankings, it is hardly a surprise.
Ministers must resign
News, Editorial, Published on 03/10/2018
» There is no significant disagreement that the next general election, whether in February or later, must be free and fair. But the military regime seems blind to the fact that it must be seen to be impartial, by all Thais and foreign friends alike. This is why Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha must release government ministers directly and actively aligned with political parties. This must start with the four cabinet ministers who took up leading roles within the Palang Pracharath Party (PPP) last week.
China outreach aims to rescue tourism
Business, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thai travel agencies are mobilising efforts to woo back Chinese travellers in the wake of July's deadly Phuket boat disaster and amid rising competition from neighbouring countries by promoting second-tier provinces and appealing to authorities to ease visa requirements.
Net foreign bond holdings to hit B1tn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/10/2018
» Foreign net holdings in Thai bonds is estimated to hit a fresh record high of 1 trillion baht within this year based on persistent capital inflows, as they are considered a safe haven investment.
Keeping wee ones entertained, safely, on YouTube
Life, AKIN, Published on 03/10/2018
» Another good way for parents to make it safer and simpler for kids to explore the world through online video is by installing YouTube Kids, an app built from the ground up that brings a library of content from all over the world to families.