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Cambodia launches rice brand to woo foreign buyers
Khmer Times, Published on 24/01/2018
» Rice authorities unveiled the “Malys Angkor” rice brand, a new certification mark that encompasses a range of Cambodian fragrant rice varieties.
SET ends higher, Philippine stocks fall
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 24/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand continued its rally on Wednesday, while the Philippine stock market fell sharply from a record finish as shares slipped across the board.
Malaysian makeover: At 92, Mahathir seeks to be PM again
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: At 92, Mahathir Mohamad will become the world's oldest person to be voted prime minister if he wins Malaysia's upcoming general election. But to do that, he needs to woo people in their 20s and 30s, the country's dominant - and mostly undecided - vote block.
'Thai-ism committee' set up to guide development
Online Reporters, Published on 24/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-chat has set up a "Thai-ism committee" to direct development projects to lift the quality of life for poor people nationwide in the run up to the much-delayed general election and beyond.
Bangkok casino raided again, gamblers caught
Online Reporters, Published on 24/01/2018
» A casino whose reputed owner has faced legal action before for running an illegal gambling den at the same address off Ramkhamhaeng road has been raided again and 141 punters caught at the tables.
Victoria's Secret used 'stolen' filthy water
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2018
» Victoria's Secret Massage should brace for more legal trouble as police are now considering charging it for the unauthorised use of groundwater.
BoT: Banking agent regulations due this quarter
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/01/2018
» The Bank of Thailand is due to announce this quarter regulations governing banking agent licences, which allows banks to access people in remote areas with cheaper operating costs.
Trump can do more for Asean allies
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/01/2018
» When President Donald Trump decided to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) last November, the Asean chair, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was elated. However, roughly 56 hours after his arrival and after his participation in a series of meetings in Manila, the chair shuddered as the No.1 guest decided to leave early without attending the grouping's most exclusive leaders-only strategic forum, the 12th EAS.
Unlocking northern Thailand's tourism sustainability
News, Kannika Thampanishvong, Published on 24/01/2018
» International tourists who are familiar with Thailand are likely to have opted to visit popular destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket but Thailand is a vast, variegated land that rewards further exploration. Northern Thailand is one of the most alluring destinations outside of Bangkok as this region offers a staggering range of amazing destinations.
Marijuana high jinks
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2018
» The government is still unable to articulate a coherent policy on currently illicit drugs. While there obviously is some support inside the cabinet to liberalise laws, no rational programme has yet emerged. Senior ministers up to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha refuse to touch the subject. And the same situation holds within the Royal Thai Police. Police departments concerned support a new policy of liberalisation but at headquarters, the police chief still can't get past the failed war on drugs.