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New train to hit 300kph after all
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/02/2018
» The government will not reduce the maximum speed of the 670km Thai-Japanese high-speed train project stretching from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Wall Street quiet as Yellen bows out, SET barely moves
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/02/2018
» Recap: The US stock market moved in a narrow range this past week with few market-moving developments. The US Federal Open Market Committee, as expected, left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the last meeting chaired by Janet Yellen. Her successor as Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, officially takes over today.
'Take two' for Taiwan campus bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2018
» Cabinet approval will be sought for an application by National Taiwan University (NTU) to set up operations in Thailand, Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin said yesterday.
Coal plants shelved for 3 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/02/2018
» The Energy Ministry has decided to postpone the start date for construction of two coal-fired power plants in Krabi and Songkhla provinces by another three years, saying the aim is for further study to create more understanding among local people.
Knight Frank : Trains the main vein for property growth
Business, Published on 03/02/2018
» New mass transit routes will drive real estate growth in the coming year, according to real estate consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
Car scheme breach probed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2018
» The Excise Department has found that a mere 52 owners who bought cars under the first-time car buyer scheme breached the conditions, says the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG).
ThaiBev downgraded
Business, Published on 03/02/2018
» Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Thai Beverage Plc's issuer rating to Baa3 from Baa2.
123 bus terminals to get modern facelift
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/02/2018
» The Department of Land Transport plans to implement technological upgrades and add amenities at bus terminals countrywide, it said yesterday.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 03/02/2018
» 1.Come show your virtual football chops this Saturday at Game Over Lounge's Fifa 18 Tournament. One of the most popular video games played in Thailand, with decades-old versions from the PS2 years, the game is still being played in arcades everywhere. Fifa 18 is the latest version of the game to be released on PS4, Xbox One and PCs. To register for a spot to play, you can either call the organisers on 02-170-7684, or shoot them an inbox message through the Game Over Lounge Facebook page. Registrations cost 200 baht, with the winner taking home a 2,000 baht gift voucher, as well as a "special surprise".
IBank hopeful of partnership
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2018
» Vitai Ratanakorn, acting president of state-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank), has voiced confidence that the ongoing search for a partner will be concluded soon, even though the bank's attempts to strike a deal have failed twice.