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Small firms' debts point to problems
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/07/2017
» Over the past week data coming out of the government and the private sector are showing signs that could be worrisome in the medium to longer term for the country. Rising household debt, increasing non-performing loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthening of the baht are all compounding the problems.
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Time to get tough with plastic users
News, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2017
» Starting last month, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has become the poster boy for a campaign to raise public awareness about plastic waste and encourage a switch to bags made of cloth or other reusable materials. By accepting the presenter's role, the prime minister has made a strong case for an eco-friendlier lifestyle.
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The monk, the Kama Sutra and the 8.29
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/07/2017
» In PostScript two weeks ago I alluded to having a brief encounter with Smirnoff vodka during a visit to Moscow in 1977. Alert readers quickly pointed out that Smirnoff was only produced in the West at that time and the vodka I indulged in was most likely Stolichnaya, better known as "Stoli". I stand corrected, but whatever the name of the brand, it still gave me a horrendous headache.
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More work remains on human trafficking
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/07/2017
» The Criminal Court's historic ruling in the human trafficking case, with harsh penalties against a former senior military officer and some local officials, is an attestation of the government's strong determination to combat the heinous crime dubbed as modern-day slavery.
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