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German found dead
News, Published on 17/01/2020
» An elderly German man was found dead at the wheel after his car hit another on the sixth floor of Phuket airport's car park on Wednesday. The 85-year-old's name has been withheld.
World-class destinations OneSiam and ICONSIAM plan big events to mark Chinese New Year
Published on 17/01/2020
» OneSiam and ICONSIAM – two of Thailand’s world-class destinations and centres for the Kingdom’s retail and tourism – have together set aside over 100 million baht to prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations in 2020.
Lorries facing partial city ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2020
» Efforts are being stepped up to curb hazardous ultra-fine dust particles with diesel-powered trucks likely to be prohibited from entering inner Bangkok on certain days during this month and next.
US Senate approves new North American trade deal
AFP, Published on 17/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to approve a new North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a second trade win in as many days just as his impeachment trial was set to begin.
Educate voters
News, Postbag, Published on 17/01/2020
» I agree with PM Prayut Chan-o-cha that political party rallies are "a waste of time" (BP, Jan 15). Instead, parties should spend time debating on issues of the day and give equal opportunity to each participant. One of our key problems is that, at present, each party only speaks to its own supporters, promoting "silo thinking" in a self-reinforcing spiral. But, like American author Walter Lippmann said, "where all think alike, no one thinks very much".
PTT's five-year budget raised 8.2%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/01/2020
» PTT's five-year capital spending budget for 2020-24 has been increased to 181 billion baht to take advantage of the baht's appreciation.
Insurers' investment draft seeks OIC nod
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2020
» A draft notification on insurance company investment is expected to seek approval from the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) board later this month to broaden investment options for insurers amid the prolonged low-interest-rate environment.
Stimulus extension considered
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2020
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) to study a fourth phase of the Taste-Shop-Spend scheme.
Save people from PM2.5
News, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2020
» As the concentration of ultra-fine toxic PM2.5 dust has once again risen to levels considered unsafe for human health in the capital and several other provinces over the past week, the government's efforts to tackle key factors contributing to pollution have been criticised as too little, too late.
Lures for private imports cued
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/01/2020
» The government is set to launch fresh measures to stimulate private investment and encourage Thai companies to import more goods, in part to stem the strong baht.