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Drivers rally against 'false' price claims
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 05/10/2019
» Tuk-tuk drivers in Hat Yai district protested yesterday against what they called "unsubstantiated reports" on a website accusing a driver of charging passengers 450 baht per head for a 2.5km trip.
Climate of fear prevails
News, Editorial, Published on 05/10/2019
» At a Pattani forum on Sept 28, 12 panellists who included opposition party leaders discussed constitutional amendments and how they could address the prolonged conflict in the restive deep South.
Court approves detention of suspect on 2005 warrant
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2019
» The Criminal Court on Friday approved a Department of Special Investigation (DSI) request to detain for questioning a suspected insurgent who was arrested on Thursday after 14 years in hiding.
BAM ramps up bad-asset buys
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/10/2019
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) expects its bad-asset purchases from financial institutions to reach 12-15 billion baht this year amid the sluggish economy.
7 measures to slash emissions unveiled
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2019
» In a bid to control a major source of the fine particulate matter PM2.5, the Department of Land Transport on Friday announced a raft of measures to reduce emissions from vehicles.
Energy Ministry to phase out one fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/10/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to phase out one of the nine motor fuels in the local market in the next two months, but it will discuss the plan with refineries and traders before making a decision.
Gandhi still an inspiration, event hears
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/10/2019
» Celebrations were held yesterday at the Indian embassy in Bangkok to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the peace icon who led the country to independence. Leaders and policymakers around the world were encouraged to adopt his non-violent approach to solve conflicts.
Anti-graft chiefs urge herbicide ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2019
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) yesterday joined a growing chorus for a ban on the use of three harmful farming chemicals and called on the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) to hold an open vote on the proposed ban.
Kobsak: 3% GDP growth achievable
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2019
» The government is maintaining its target for GDP growth of 3% this year, with a series of additional stimulus measures expected to boost the economy.
Tax tweak disrupts bond markets
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/10/2019
» The 15% withholding tax collected on gains from fixed-income funds could affect the long-term trading structure of both the primary and secondary bond markets, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).