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Pipe bombs sent to Trump foes Obama, Clinton, CNN
AFP, Published on 25/10/2018
» NEW YORK: Pipe bombs were sent to Barack Obama, prominent Democrats and CNN - all hate figures for backers of President Donald Trump - in a coordinated plot to "terrorise" ahead of polarising US elections, officials said Wednesday.
Why 'Caterpillar moment' doesn't translate in Japan
News, Anjani Trivedi, Published on 25/10/2018
» That Caterpillar moment happened again. Investors were already on edge, and the American industrial bellwether pushed them over: As Caterpillar Inc reported its best third quarter ever, the stock dropped almost 10% on Tuesday on a downbeat outlook. Japanese rivals including Komatsu Ltd and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co followed suit yesterday, and trading volumes jumped.
New hybrid ministry approved
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/10/2018
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of the Higher Education, Research & Development Ministry, which merges the existing Science and Technology Ministry, Office of the Higher Education Commission, the National Research Council of Thailand, and the Thailand Research Fund.
Experts advise higher FAR for affordable living costs in city
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/10/2018
» Floor area ratio (FAR) should be higher in line with rising land prices and feeder networks should be provided to connect mass transit lines if the government really wants to promote affordable living in Bangkok, say property experts.
KS: LTF break removal to hurt markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/10/2018
» The stock market is poised to incur an annual average loss of 60 billion baht if the tax deduction on long-term equity funds (LTFs) are not renewed or a replacement tax-deductible fund is not established, says Kasikorn Securities (KS).
SET tops Asian equity nosedive
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/10/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index saw the biggest drop among Asian bourses Wednesday, tumbling by over 2%, with energy stocks sliding off the rail following a recent decline in oil prices.
Honor raises local investment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/10/2018
» Honor, a Chinese smartphone brand, is increasing investment in the Thai market by 50% to become a top-four player by 2021.
Bicycle market has flat tyre for 3rd year
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 25/10/2018
» Thailand's bicycle demand is expected to remain flat for the third consecutive year, largely due to relatively low purchasing power.
Bangkok Utd steal trio of stars from foes
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 25/10/2018
» True Bangkok United, runners-up in Thai League 1 to Buriram United this year, have bolstered their ranks by snapping up three high-profile players.
Indian budget carrier GoAir sets sights on Phuket
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 25/10/2018
» India's budget airline GoAir has entered the Thai market, operating five direct flights to Phuket, marking its first international route.