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Short-term rice aid proposed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2014
» Measures to address low paddy prices and spiralling production costs are likely to be finalised tomorrow, but some farmers may feel a bit disappointed as neither cash handouts nor any other sort of compensation will be involved.
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Chinese contractor to payroll CGD plan
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/06/2014
» Beijing Construction Engineering Group International (BCEGI), one of China's largest contractors, will invest US$60 million to acquire a 30% stake in Landmark Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of MAI-listed firm Country Group Development Plc (CGD) and co-develop a riverside mixed-use project worth 29 billion baht on Charoen Krung Road.
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Farmers need quality of life
News, Published on 19/06/2014
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) made the final two payments of outstanding debt owed to farmers participating in the rice-pledging scheme to two growers in Khon Kaen province on Tuesday. The payments marked an official end of probably the most costly and corruption-prone policy ever implemented in this country.
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Postbag: Get rigorous with rice
News, Published on 19/06/2014
» I have no problem with Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha checking rice stocks to see how much corruption, if any, there was in implementing Thaksin’s rice plan. I would suggest that: (a) The National Statistics Office work out a rigorous sampling plan, posted on the internet after all godowns have been sealed, so that we can get a reliable and accurate picture quickly and cheaply. (b) Both the protesters and Pheu Thai be invited to send official observers to join the inspection teams, and they sign off on or register objections to each godown’s results. Thus, neither side will be able to contest the results, and we can quickly prosecute any guilty parties.
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Prayuth shakes up old coup conventions
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/06/2014
» Most military officers have come to believe National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha will take the position of prime minister when he retires in September.
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Hearings are no longer for the public
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/06/2014
» It probably doesn’t matter if some people in Bangkok were unaware of the public hearings for Map Ta Phut city planning which took place yesterday in a local government office.
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Brazil's World Cup party off to strong start
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» There were fears of mass protests, unfinished stadiums and rampant crime, but a week into the World Cup, there is a carnival atmosphere in Brazil and the worst doubts have largely dissipated.
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Japan says it will hold fresh talks with N.Korea on abductions
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Japan said Wednesday it would soon hold fresh official talks with North Korea after Pyongyang's surprise promise to investigate the Cold War kidnappings of Japanese nationals.
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China blamed as fishing case postponed in Philippines
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» A court case against a group of Chinese fishermen facing jail in the Philippines for poaching was postponed for a third time on Wednesday, after the government accused China of frustrating the proceedings.
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Rock star Ronaldo returns to training
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo received a rock star's welcome as he returned to training on Wednesday, with Portugal seeking to regroup after their mauling from Germany in their World Cup opener.
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